NIC Islamabad founders completed the Founder Institute program with a 60 second Hot Seat Pitch event before mentors, moving into the next phase of incubation focused on market access and investment readiness.
Accelerate Punjab has signed an MoU with the University of Southern Punjab Multan to support youth entrepreneurship, incubation, and venture development in South Punjab.
NIC Karachi's OSquare received a Certificate of Completion for the Bridge Start Program from Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi during LEAP 2026 in Riyadh, marking the startup's international recognition.
Pakistan's delegation of over 1,000 participants showcased the country's startup and technology ecosystem at LEAP 2026, with Ignite facilitating new investment and market connections in Saudi Arabia.
Pakistani coworking startup COLABS has launched its first international campus in Riyadh, marking a major expansion into Saudi Arabia’s growing startup ecosystem.
The Entrepreneurship World Cup 2026 is now accepting applications from startups worldwide, offering $1 million in equity-free cash prizes, mentorship, and global investor access. Registration closes in May 2026.
Pakistani coworking startup COLABS announces expansion to Saudi Arabia, establishing a flagship site in Riyadh and partnering with Waseel Investment to connect startups across MENA.
Over 40 Pakistani startups and more than 80 VCs are gathering in Riyadh for the Paklaunch Unconference to deepen Saudi–Pakistan tech and investment links, with major founders and investors participating.
NIC Islamabad founders completed the Founder Institute program with a 60 second Hot Seat Pitch event before mentors, moving into the next phase of incubation focused on market access and investment readiness.
Accelerate Punjab has signed an MoU with the University of Southern Punjab Multan to support youth entrepreneurship, incubation, and venture development in South Punjab.
At the AI and Digital Bridge Forum in Astana, accelerators including Alchemist, StartX, and Draper University discussed how Central Asian AI startups are reaching US customers and investors.
NIC Hyderabad met MUET Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Tauha Hussain Ali to discuss renewing their partnership, outreach for upcoming cohorts, and a joint calendar of student and faculty activities.