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KSBL Entrepreneurship Society Hosts ELXR 26 Import Substitution Hackathon

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 Session Teaches SAP Founders Investor Metrics

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
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Paklaunch Hosts Redwood City Meetup for Pakistani Startup Community

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 Buys Cursor AI Co-Founded by Pakistani Sualeh Asif for USD 60B 

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 AI Co-Founded by Pakistani Sualeh Asif Lands $60bn SpaceX Acquisition Deal

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.

Zain Jeewanjee Shares Silicon Valley Lessons With Karachi Startup Community

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.

Global Growth Blueprint Session To Offer Silicon Valley Insights For Pakistani Founders

Join Zain Jeewanjee at NIC Karachi for an interactive session on building, scaling, and leading startups globally, leveraging AI, cloud, and founder strategies.

PakAngels Startup Cohort-III 2025 Now Open for Early-Stage Ventures with Silicon Valley Experts

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.

Myco.io Triumphs at Meet the Drapers, Secures PKR 42 Crores in Investment and SaaS Deal

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.

Asia-Pacific Tech Talent Hubs Surpass Global Competitors in Workforce Size

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 Launches 2nd Cohort with PKR 5 Million Grant and Silicon Valley Opportunity

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.

NIC Lahore Startups from Pakistan Join Plug and Play Silicon Valley Program

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.

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KSBL Entrepreneurship Society Hosts ELXR 26 Import Substitution Hackathon

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 Session Teaches SAP Founders Investor Metrics

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 Holds Enterprise Grant Awareness Session In Thatta

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 Launches Entrepreneurship Track First Session

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.