Shadiyana, a women-led startup based at Daftarkhwan | Alpha, secures $800,000 in pre-seed funding to scale wedding planning technology from Islamabad to Lahore and Karachi.

Pakistani venture capital firm Sarmayacar expands into Saudi Arabia, aiming to connect validated Pakistani startups with local markets, support regulatory processes, and foster bilateral innovation.

Pakistani coworking startup COLABS announces expansion to Saudi Arabia, establishing a flagship site in Riyadh and partnering with Waseel Investment to connect startups across MENA.

BridgeStart Global Gateway enables Pakistani startups to connect directly with leading international accelerators, offering global immersion, mentorship, and cross-border market access with no prior admission required.

Over 40 Pakistani startups and more than 80 VCs are gathering in Riyadh for the Paklaunch Unconference to deepen Saudi–Pakistan tech and investment links, with major founders and investors participating.

Scale Asia 2026 invites Pakistani startups to apply for the Pakistan-Malaysia Innovation Corridor, a founder exchange program offering access to Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem, investors, and regional markets. Apply by November 30, 2025.

Pakistani founders have until July 20, 2025, to apply for VisionX—a 3-month incubation program in Riyadh offering mentorship, market entry, visa support, and investor access under Saudi Vision 2030.