Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

NICAT and Jazz Business have signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which startup ideas and proofs-of-concept will be evaluated by Jazz Enterprise for potential commercialisation, creating stronger pathways from idea to market-ready solution for Pakistani innovators.

WaterGenix, a NICAT Cohort 06 startup founded by Muhammad Shahwaiz Akram, has been selected for the 2nd Islands Water Congress in Jamaica in 2027, presenting its nanomaterial-based atmospheric water harvesting system that addresses water scarcity using Superhydrophilic Photothermal Nanocapsules.

NICAT has announced the results of its Cohort 6 Pitch Battle, with Sahl taking the top spot as winner and Rlabs securing the runner-up position, recognising the strongest startup pitches from the cohort.

National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies hosted a Rapid Mentor Gala bringing together 12 aerospace startup founders with mentors from National University of Technology and Quaid-i-Azam University for focused sessions on idea refinement, progress review, and strategic guidance.

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem in 2025 entered a new phase shaped by selective funding, hybrid financing, debt-backed growth, AI innovation and institutional maturity, as startups adapted to tighter capital markets and evolving investor priorities.

National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies has opened observer registrations for AeroFusion 2026 Day 2 and Day 3 on June 5 and 6, 2026, in Rawalpindi, featuring aerospace symposiums, fireside chats, mentor engagement, and industry networking.

DEMO Pakistan joins NICAT’s AeroFusion 2026 as Technology Media Partner for Pakistan’s premier aerospace and deep-tech innovation platform taking place in Rawalpindi on 5–6 June 2026.

NICAT startups will receive 20 percent Odoo discount, referral benefits, and two weeks free access to ERP tools under a new initiative supporting founders in Pakistan.

NICAT is accepting applications for AeroFusion 2025, a research showcase scheduled for June 5 and 6 at NICAT Old Airport Road Rawalpindi, inviting founders, students, researchers, and innovators to present final year projects, prototypes, and research work to a panel of industry, academia, and expert judges.

Advisor to the Chief Minister on AI and Special Initiatives Ali Dar visited NICAT at NASTP, where early-stage startups pitched their artificial intelligence and deep tech ventures and sought his guidance on Pakistan's innovation direction

NICAT startup NEXERIN has secured $2 million investment from a German corporation following Investor Connect 2.0, highlighting growing global exposure for Pakistani startups.