Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
Noor Ul Ain Javed, Founder and CEO of Hirenum and an NIC Lahore startup founder, has been selected as a finalist for Women in Tech Pakistan by Standard Chartered, recognising her AI-powered personal branding platform for professionals and executives on LinkedIn.
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 Karachi has been named a Strategic Outreach Partner for the 28th ITCN Asia 2026, taking place at Karachi Expo Center from September 22 to 24, 2026, to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth across Pakistan's technology landscape.
Pakistan Software Export Board's SkillBridge Program allows startups to onboard trained apprentices with government-backed stipend support, helping early and growth-stage companies scale their teams while staying capital efficient.
Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund has begun hiring an air travel agency for FY27, with 39 startups funded this year and nearly 250 applications under review.
CXO Connect 2026, in collaboration with StartUPulse, is bringing together founders, CXOs, and business leaders on August 15 to build strategies and partnerships shaping the future of leadership.