Applications for SEIC Innovation Fellowship Program 2026 have been extended until May 13, offering students a 6 month campus embedded startup experience in Karachi.

CEGA Cohort 2 orientation will introduce selected startups to structured incubation, mentorship, and production support for gaming and animation ventures in Karachi.

AeroFusion 2026 is accepting applications for AeroHack and Research Showcase, offering students mentorship, industry exposure and cash prizes for final year projects.

Applications for the National Idea Bank Hackathon will close on May 30, offering participants mentorship, networking, coaching and pre incubation opportunities.

Angel Investor, presented by SISI Al Kauthar University, aims to connect high potential startups in Pakistan with pre screened investors, mentorship access and long term business partnerships.

COMSATS University Islamabad Lahore Campus hosted a seminar on entrepreneurship, advertising and leadership featuring discussions on media trends, creativity and industry collaboration.

Former FBR chairman Shabbar Zaidi advised Pakistani startups to diversify funding strategies beyond venture capital during a session at IBA Karachi.

NIC Sialkot is being established to support startups, entrepreneurs and innovation in Sialkot, with hiring underway for incubation and ecosystem development roles.

CEGA has introduced a free co working space for founders, developers and creators featuring GPU nodes, testing labs, meeting pods and flexible work facilities.

NIC Peshawar will host a Vision Validation session with Sabahat Bokhari on May 12, focusing on helping startups refine ideas and align with market needs.

Pakistani AI robotics startup Haprow has been selected for HASAN.VC Accelerator Cohort 4, a Singapore based startup accelerator focused on scaling emerging ventures and innovation.

National Incubation Center Hyderabad was hosted by Shakeel Akhter, Chief Information Officer at The Indus Hospital and Health Network, giving startups direct access to industry leaders, live pitching opportunities, and a tour of one of Pakistan's most advanced healthcare facilities.