Pakistan's startup ecosystem has reached more than $4 billion in combined enterprise value, a 3.6 fold increase since 2020, according to a new Dealroom and inDrive report.

Iqra University held the Orientation Ceremony for IU CORE Cohort 4, introducing participants to the programme's vision, mentorship opportunities, and incubation support ahead of building their startups.

Pakistan's Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has signed a Letter of Intent with Plug and Play Tech Center, paving the way for the Silicon Valley platform to establish operations in Islamabad and Karachi and accelerate up to 300 Pakistani startups through its global network.

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A visit to the Shahjehan Syed Karim Incubation Center at Institute of Business Management revealed a complete startup ecosystem designed to shape, guide, and transform early-stage ideas into viable ventures through a ground-up approach to entrepreneur development.

Paklaunch is hosting a community meetup in Lahore on Thursday, July 2, 2026, bringing together founders, operators, investors, and startup enthusiasts for an evening of networking and connection within Pakistan's startup ecosystem. Sign up at the official link.

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.

Paklaunch has announced Startup Pakistan as media partner and confirmed Saif Ventures as a partner for its Islamabad meetup on June 23, 2026, taking place at Daftarkhwan Islamabad, bringing together founders, investors, and operators shaping Pakistan's startup ecosystem.

CITADEL is hosting Cohort 2 Orientation and The Founders Meet 2026 on June 23, 2026, in Islamabad, featuring founder panels, alumni sessions, startup speed connect, and the official onboarding of Cohort 2 founders. Register and view the agenda at the official links.

National Incubation Center Faisalabad welcomed a delegation from the High Commission of Canada in Islamabad, exploring entrepreneurship, innovation, and the centre's role in supporting startups through incubation, mentorship, capacity building, and market access.

The Brave Next, a startup incubated at IU CORE at Iqra University, has secured a place in the Sindh Acceleration Program led by IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, marking a significant milestone for the university's entrepreneurship programme.

National Incubation Center Islamabad hosted its Steering Committee Meeting on June 4, 2026, chaired by Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder of Fauji Foundation, reviewing two years of performance, introducing NIC 3.0, and discussing the future direction of Pakistan's entrepreneurial ecosystem with leaders from Hashoo Group, Telenor Pakistan, and CyberVision.