Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
SISL and Al-Kawthar University have launched Angel Investor, a platform inviting startups from across Pakistan to apply for angel investment opportunities through the official portal at angelinvestor.pk, with applications processed on a first-come first-served basis.
SeedRise KP Fund has announced open deal flow for seed stage investments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, targeting early traction startups solving real problems with scalable business models beyond local markets.
Accelerate Prosperity, backed by German Cooperation and KfW, has extended the application deadline for its U.Solve Education program to 4th May 2026, offering post-revenue education startups in Pakistan tailored business support and subsidised loans of up to $200,000.
National Incubation Center Islamabad has issued a final call for applications to its Accelerator Program, offering startups up to PKR 5 million in grant funding, global mentorship, and investor readiness support. The deadline is April 5, 2026.
National Incubation Center hosted a War Room session led by Bilal Farooq Khan, helping startups refine their pitch decks and understand investor expectations ahead of an upcoming Investor Summit.
The Women in Tech Accelerator for Pakistan has opened applications for its next cohort, offering capacity-building, mentorship, ecosystem access, and funded validation for women-led businesses ready to scale.
NICAT is hosting a live online session on March 31, 2026, featuring Flat6Labs experts Maha Khannoussi and Faten Aissi, covering investment readiness, accelerator positioning, and international collaborations for startups.
Pakistan’s startup ecosystem raised $15.2 million across six disclosed deals in Q3 2025, led by Trukkr’s $10 million round. A new Invest2Innovate report highlights a rise in hybrid financing models and growing sectoral diversity.
Yunus Brothers Group has announced a PKR 1 million grant for the best pitch at NIC Karachi’s Demo Day, presented by Orbit Startups, highlighting support for Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Monis Rahman left Intel to build Rozee in Lahore, becoming widely credited as the founder behind Pakistan's first startup to raise venture capital, with a 2 million dollar round in 2007.
Mian Zahid Hussain has urged MoIP, SBP, FBR, and SECP to jointly establish a central SME registry and uniform definition, following SBP's revised classification thresholds effective July 16, 2026.
The Ignite-managed Pakistan Startup Fund has begun hiring an air travel agency for FY27, with 39 startups funded this year and nearly 250 applications under review.
CXO Connect 2026, in collaboration with StartUPulse, is bringing together founders, CXOs, and business leaders on August 15 to build strategies and partnerships shaping the future of leadership.