Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a unified national innovation ecosystem at the Indus RAS Expo 2026, announcing the Spark and Elevate programme and a 20 million dollar Pakistan Venture Fund.

NICAT is hosting its Capital Readiness Summit Series B, selecting one standout startup from each leading incubator across Pakistan to pitch to investors, with investor applications open until July 24, 2026, offering a curated and pre-vetted pipeline of emerging ventures.

Aga Khan Foundation Syria is seeking a Country Director to lead Accelerate Prosperity's work in Syria, championing investment in startups and small and growing businesses with a focus on youth and women entrepreneurs in Damascus and Salamieh. Applications close August 3, 2026.

NIC Lahore is hosting the Pakistan AI-Powered Virtual Investment Summit 2026 on July 15, from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time, bringing together investment-ready startups, global investors, and industry leaders for a virtual gathering focused on AI-driven innovation and startup investment.

NIC Hyderabad is hosting its Investor Summit 2026 eighth edition on July 29 at NIC Hyderabad, bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders under the theme Partner Today Build Tomorrow to foster partnerships and drive startup growth across Sindh.

FUTUREPLAY Investor Summit 2026 has been rescheduled to July 16, 2026, at CEGA, NED University Karachi, following an overwhelming response from investors, partners, startups, and industry stakeholders, with the extended timeline allowing for a larger and stronger event.

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.

ICCBS Technology Park in Karachi held a meeting focused on startup investment opportunities, industry collaboration, and technology adoption with representatives from Procon Engineering.

National Incubation Center Peshawar has announced a pre-workshop session ahead of Invest Lab to introduce aspiring and existing angel investors to startup investing and investment decision-making.

NICAT startup NEXERIN has secured $2 million investment from a German corporation following Investor Connect 2.0, highlighting growing global exposure for Pakistani startups.

CEO of The Office of AI and advisor to CM Punjab, Alimdar, connected with Mubariz Siddiqui, Pakistan’s leading startup and VC lawyer, to discuss AI, investment, and the future of Punjab’s tech ecosystem.

OPEN Karachi, in collaboration with NIC Karachi, will host an Investor / Startup Meet & Greet on March 30, 2026, connecting founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders.