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.

NIC Lahore is inviting startup founders to apply at niclahore.com, offering pitch refinement, direct feedback, and mentorship from experienced founders to help entrepreneurs sharpen their message for global venture capitalists. The programme has supported over 350 startups with PKR 1 billion plus in funding.

NIC Lahore is hosting the Pakistan AI-Powered Virtual Investment Summit 2026 on July 15, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time, bringing together investment-ready startups, global investors, and industry leaders for a virtual gathering focused on AI-driven innovation and startup investment.

National Incubation Center Lahore has officially welcomed its Cohort 4 startups at an orientation ceremony, marking the beginning of a new incubation journey supported by partners including NETSOL Technologies, HBL, Beaconhouse National University, UET Lahore, Plug and Play, and Daftarkhwan.

National Incubation Center Lahore opens applications for Cohort 3, offering PKR 5 million grants, U.S. exposure, and mentorship to Pakistan’s next wave of entrepreneurs.

Four startups from NIC Lahore, backed by Ignite and Pakistan’s IT Ministry, are participating in Plug and Play’s GOAL Program in Silicon Valley, showcasing Pakistani innovation on a global platform.