KSBL Entrepreneurship Society held its inaugural ELXR 26 hackathon, challenging students to build local alternatives to imported enterprise software, with over 100 applicants and PKR 425,000 in prizes.
IBA CEDIR hosted a session with Fatiq B. Khursheed teaching SAP founders which metrics investors actually evaluate, including MRR, cohort retention, CAC payback and burn multiple
Paklaunch is hosting a meetup in Redwood City, California on July 15, 2026, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and aspiring entrepreneurs from the Pakistani startup ecosystem for an evening of meaningful conversations and community building in the heart of Silicon Valley.
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Anysphere, the startup behind popular AI coding agent Cursor and co-founded by Pakistan-born Sualeh Asif, in a USD 60 billion all-stock deal aimed at bolstering its presence in the enterprise AI tools market.
Cursor, the AI code-generation startup co-founded by Karachi-born Sualeh Asif, has secured a $60 billion acquisition agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX, marking a landmark moment for Pakistani talent in Silicon Valley.
Founder and CEO Zain Jeewanjee engages NIC Karachi startups in an open-mic session, offering insights on global scaling, AI adoption, cloud technologies, and founder leadership.
Join Zain Jeewanjee at NIC Karachi for an interactive session on building, scaling, and leading startups globally, leveraging AI, cloud, and founder strategies.
PakAngels has launched applications for Startups Cohort-III, offering early-stage ventures in Pakistan the chance to become investment-ready with guidance from Silicon Valley veterans.
Pakistan’s fastest-growing video streaming platform, Myco.io, wins the grand finale of Meet the Drapers Season 9 in Silicon Valley, securing PKR 42 crores (~USD 1.5 million) — the highest deal of the season.
New data reveals Asia-Pacific cities like Beijing, Bengaluru, and Tokyo lead global rankings with over 500,000 tech workers, reflecting the region’s growing dominance in the tech workforce.
NIC Lahore announces its 2nd cohort, offering PKR 5 million grants, a 4-week Silicon Valley program, and dedicated support for women-led startups. Apply by June 9, 2025.
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.
KSBL Entrepreneurship Society held its inaugural ELXR 26 hackathon, challenging students to build local alternatives to imported enterprise software, with over 100 applicants and PKR 425,000 in prizes.
IBA CEDIR hosted a session with Fatiq B. Khursheed teaching SAP founders which metrics investors actually evaluate, including MRR, cohort retention, CAC payback and burn multiple
SEDF, with UNIDO under the EU-funded PAIDAR Programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Thatta, bringing together over 100 entrepreneurs and SMEs to learn about grant eligibility and applications.
Elevate kicked off its Entrepreneurship Track with a session on customer development and market research, supported by S&P Global, giving participants an introduction to understanding customers and building with purpose.