NSTP hosted investor Christy Wang and startup coach Shumaisa Rehman for a pitch round with Cube 8 startups Neosyss and Brainstorm Robotics.

A 25-member HEC-NAHE delegation of vice chancellors and senior officials visited National Science and Technology Park at NUST on August 18 to explore its entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The U.S. Embassy and APSUP hosted a forum in Islamabad connecting Pakistani entrepreneurs with U.S. market opportunities, featuring speakers from NUST, Superior University, and angel investor Scott Fox.

NUST Pro-Rector Dr Rizwan Riaz met with OPEN Global President Tariq Khan to explore collaboration and global linkages for Pakistan's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Flymate CEO Kanda Lu visited NUST from August 12 to 15 to explore the university's research capabilities and engage with NSTP defense technology companies.

Applications for the 13th Tameer Awards 2026, hosted by Wafi Energy Pakistan, are now open for high potential startups and founders with a prototype ready to scale, offering national recognition to Pakistan's next generation of entrepreneurs.

Major General Muhammad Ali Khan, Pro Rector Planning and Resources at NUST, visited the National Science and Technology Park where Director Amer Sheikh briefed him on the incubation and research initiatives underway at the facility.

NIC Islamabad welcomed students from NUST's SINES School for an immersive session bridging academia with Pakistan's startup ecosystem, featuring discussions with Muazima Batool Agha, Gohar Raiz Haider, and a guided incubation center tour.

NSTP at NUST and The AKD Group UK have signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement to build Pakistan's first globally connected Defense Technology Incubation and early stage Investment Platform, connecting startups to international investors and OEMs.

Brainswarm Robotics, an NSTP ecosystem startup, secured first place at Indus RAS Expo 2026, winning the RAS Innovation Challenge Award and a PKR 1 Million Grand Prize for its robotics innovation.

A California delegation including officials from the State Treasurer's office visited NSTP, learning that resident startups have attracted over 2 million dollars in US venture capital investment.

NSTP hosted over 150 participants from National Workshop Balochistan, including students, faculty, and government officers, for a national exposure visit to Pakistan's technology and innovation ecosystem.