Pakistan's startup ecosystem has been ranked fourth fastest growing in Asia Pacific for 2026, with NSTP contributing over 9,000 jobs and PKR 20 billion in startup funding.
Sabina Babayeva, Head of Hub at Tenity, evaluated startup pitches at NICAT and praised the standard of innovation on display, calling for stronger global expansion plans.
Neo Realms, founded by Hamza Altaf, is developing mid air hologram technology and real estate projection mapping solutions built entirely within Pakistan.
Amplifick, founded by Asjad Haroon, uses advanced 3D printing labs to help young engineers and students in Pakistan turn concepts into real hardware products.
Emrecan Kerçek, Principal at Plug and Play, shared his reflections on the founders and pitches at NICAT's recent Investor Summit, noting the potential of Pakistan's startup ecosystem.
NICAT has opened applications for Cohort 8, offering ambitious startups expert support, industry access, and community backing, with the application window closing on its final day, July 28, 2026.
NICAT, the National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies, has opened applications for its Internship Program, offering students hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a certificate of completion in a dynamic technology environment supported by Ignite and NASTP.
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.
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.
Pakistan's startup ecosystem has been ranked fourth fastest growing in Asia Pacific for 2026, with NSTP contributing over 9,000 jobs and PKR 20 billion in startup funding.
NIC Faisalabad's Project Director visited Multan universities under the NICF on Wheels initiative, meeting deans, ORIC directors, and researchers to explore innovation and entrepreneurship collaboration.
NIC Hyderabad is hosting an interactive session with IBA Karachi's Yumna Iftikhar on building, validating, and pitching a business, exploring commercial potential and effective pitching.