National Incubation Center for Aerospace Technologies is sending four startups, NerdFlow, AIDE AI, RLabs and CoBlack, to Silicon Valley to take part in Plug and Play’s programme.

National Incubation Center Lahore has opened applications for Cohort 5, offering startups grants, global exposure and investor connections, with applications closing on 31 October 2026.

National Incubation Center Lahore has opened applications for Cohort 5, offering startups mentorship, funding opportunities, valuable connections and resources to scale.

NIC Lahore outlines four common early-stage startup mistakes, from chasing hype and building in a silo to premature fundraising and hiring too fast.

Pakistan is preparing to launch Quantum Valley Pakistan, an ecosystem connecting startups with AI, quantum computing, and global partners like Plug and Play and MIT.

NIC Lahore's Acceleration Program helps startups move past early traction toward market growth, offering global access to Silicon Valley, mentorship, and investor readiness support.

NIC Lahore will host a hands-on Canva AI 2.0 session on AI powered storytelling, timed with Independence Day, on August 13, 2026, from 3 PM to 4:20 PM.

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.

Acumen Pakistan is hosting an in-person Information Session at NIC Lahore on August 7, giving prospective applicants a chance to meet the team and learn about the Fellowship's program, community, and application process.

NICAT's Pakistan ESOs Delegation, organized by Accelerate Prosperity, completed a five-day Istanbul ecosystem visit exploring Türkiye's venture capital, banking innovation, and tech park infrastructure with stops at Boğaziçi Ventures, Simya VC, and Flat6Labs.

NIC Lahore is hosting an information session on the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship, a six-month programme designed to accelerate high potential startups from low and middle income Commonwealth countries.

NIC Lahore is encouraging founders not to wait for mastery of finance, copywriting, legal, or design before moving forward, offering mentorship and support to help startups build with what works well enough to keep moving.