Tag: startup ecosystem

NIC Islamabad Partners with Cys.AI Solutions to Support Cohort 5 Founders

NIC Islamabad has announced Cys.AI Solutions as a new community partner, bringing AI-driven online safety expertise to support Cohort 5 founders through insights, collaboration, and ecosystem access.

NIC Islamabad Acceleration Program Invites Scale-Ready Startups with Traction

NIC Islamabad has opened applications for its Acceleration Program, targeting startups with product-market fit and early traction, offering global mentorship, investor readiness, and up to PKR 5M in grant support.

Founders Networking Event with Abhi YC S21 and COLABS Focuses on Working Capital

A curated founder networking event in collaboration with Abhi (YC S21) and COLABS will bring entrepreneurs and funding teams together to discuss working capital, collaboration, and growth on 16 February in Karachi.

Fireside Chat with Mercury CEO Imad Akhund Explores Startup, Fintech, and AI Innovations

Join “A Fireside Chat with Imad Akhund” on 11th February 2026, moderated by Ali Moiz of PilotGPT, for insights on entrepreneurship, scaling startups, and building founder-first fintech solutions.

SZABIST Academic Delegation Explores NIC Karachi’s Startup Ecosystem and Future Collaborations

Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto Institute of Science and Technology delegation visits NIC Karachi to explore startup achievements and discuss stronger academia-industry collaboration in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

NIC Karachi Visits MiTE to Foster Academia-Startup Collaborations and Empower Student Entrepreneurs

NIC Karachi engages with Millennium Institute of Technology and Entrepreneurship to explore strategic collaborations, helping students transform ideas into scalable startups through its Cohort 15 program.

Paklaunch Unconference ’26 Brings Global Investors, Founders, and Ecosystem Leaders to Islamabad

Paklaunch Unconference ’26 will host over 100 global investors, founders, and startup ecosystem leaders in Islamabad this April, offering networking and growth opportunities for high-potential ventures.

NIC Karachi Hosts Women Led Fundraising Session Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask

NIC Karachi held a Women Led Track session titled Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask, focusing on fundraising readiness, investor bias, and practical tools for women founders.

NIC Karachi Legal 101 Session Guides Startups on Company Structure, Contracts, and Compliance

NIC Karachi hosted a Legal 101 session led by Barsols Legal Consultants, helping startup founders understand company formation, contracts, compliance, and risk management to make informed decisions.

7th Investor Summit at NIC Hyderabad Strengthens Pakistan Startup Ecosystem

NIC Hyderabad hosts its 7th Investor Summit, bringing together investors and startups for meaningful discussions, collaborations, and growth opportunities in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

NIC Islamabad Hosts Danish Ambassador to Explore Collaboration in Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem

H.E. Maja Mortensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, visited NIC Islamabad to discuss mentorship, investor access, and cross-border collaboration opportunities for Pakistani startups.

Pakistan’s Startup Ecosystem Set for Growth in 2026 with New Generation of Scalable Ventures

Pakistan’s startup ecosystem is poised for growth in 2026, following $74M raised last year. Emerging ventures like Haball, myco.io, BusCaro, and MedIQ Smart Healthcare are attracting investor attention and addressing local and global challenges.