IBA CEDIR hosted the I-Incubate Cohort 2 Demo Day, where 16 startups presented market-ready MVPs after a 14-month incubation programme supported by HEC Pakistan.
Iqra University’s Ideaverse 2.0 startup pitching and showcase competition will run on November 10, 11 and 14 in Karachi, with prizes of up to PKR 100,000 and registration open to startups across Sindh.
Ignite National Technology Fund has launched the Prime Minister's SPARK and ELEVATE Program, offering up to Rs. 100 million for prototypes and Rs. 200 million for market-ready solutions.
SEDF, in partnership with UNIDO Pakistan under the Paidar Sindh programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Badin, drawing more than 150 entrepreneurs and SMEs.
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.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed officials to prepare a roadmap for a new Private Equity Fund aimed at diversifying financing sources and strengthening Pakistan's capital markets, with a particular focus on SMEs.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to prepare a comprehensive roadmap for a Private Equity Fund and the public equity market, calling private sector investment a key pillar of Pakistan's long term economic growth.
Sindh Enterprise Development Fund has officially launched the Sindh Acceleration Program in collaboration with IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development and Sapphire Consulting Services, targeting startups with MVPs or early traction across Sindh.
TallyMarks Consulting is hosting AI Now, a free hands-on session at Aiwan-e-Iqbal Complex in Lahore on May 6, 2026, designed to help small and medium enterprise owners and teams start implementing artificial intelligence in real business functions.
Daftarkhwan has expanded its Lahore footprint with a new coworking space in Lake City, offering modern infrastructure, premium amenities, and flexible workspace solutions.
Accelerate Prosperity invests in EZ Wage, an embedded finance platform enabling timely wages and financial inclusion for employees of Pakistani SMEs, fostering economic empowerment.
PrivABoo Pakistan cohort, supported by GIZ, GreenTec Capital Partners, and Scio Network, is preparing for investment with startups tackling climate adaptation challenges through innovative business models.
IBA CEDIR hosted the I-Incubate Cohort 2 Demo Day, where 16 startups presented market-ready MVPs after a 14-month incubation programme supported by HEC Pakistan.
Iqra University’s Ideaverse 2.0 startup pitching and showcase competition will run on November 10, 11 and 14 in Karachi, with prizes of up to PKR 100,000 and registration open to startups across Sindh.
ASPIRE Pakistan held a panel on startup financials covering unit economics, cost planning, pricing, cash flow and go-to-market strategy, moderated by Farah Mehboob.
The Business Incubation Center at the University of Peshawar organised an AI for Startups session for Cohort 3, led by Waleed Paracha of Arfa Karim Technology Incubation Center.