KSBL Entrepreneurship Society held its inaugural ELXR 26 hackathon, challenging students to build local alternatives to imported enterprise software, with over 100 applicants and PKR 425,000 in prizes.
IBA CEDIR hosted a session with Fatiq B. Khursheed teaching SAP founders which metrics investors actually evaluate, including MRR, cohort retention, CAC payback and burn multiple
NIC Hyderabad hosted a new idea workshop on alternate energy solutions for rural housing, bringing together students and ecosystem partners to address practical energy challenges.
Pakistan is accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in its startup ecosystem as NIC Karachi graduates 28 startups and reports over 440 incubated ventures, jobs, and investments.
NIC Karachi has graduated 28 startups from Cohort 13, marking another milestone in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem with founders advancing toward growth and scale.
NIC Peshawar showcased Cohort 15 pitching activity, highlighting startup ideas, founder engagement, and early-stage innovation under its incubation program.
Daftarkhwan has expanded its Lahore footprint with a new coworking space in Lake City, offering modern infrastructure, premium amenities, and flexible workspace solutions.
Pakistani entrepreneur Sualeh Asif has been featured on Forbes for his role in Cursor AI, a fast-growing coding startup valued at over $29 billion with global enterprise adoption.
P@SHA National Steering Committee for Entrepreneurship and Startups, led by Usman Akber, held a meeting on 22 April 2026 to discuss startup growth, innovation, and youth opportunities in Pakistan.
ICCBS Technology Park and Technology Incubation Center, University of Karachi will host a Founders Meetup on 29 April 2026, bringing together early-stage founders and innovators.
NIC Peshawar will host Orbit Connect, a networking event bringing together founders, investors, and ecosystem builders to explore collaboration and startup opportunities in Pakistan.
NIC Karachi will host a session led by Startup Grind Lahore to guide founders on preparing for Startup World Cup by Pegasus Tech Ventures and accessing global exposure.
NIC Hyderabad partners with SparkTank by Beaconhouse to support student entrepreneurs through mentorship, training, and structured startup incubation pathways.
KSBL Entrepreneurship Society held its inaugural ELXR 26 hackathon, challenging students to build local alternatives to imported enterprise software, with over 100 applicants and PKR 425,000 in prizes.
IBA CEDIR hosted a session with Fatiq B. Khursheed teaching SAP founders which metrics investors actually evaluate, including MRR, cohort retention, CAC payback and burn multiple
SEDF, with UNIDO under the EU-funded PAIDAR Programme, held an Enterprise Grant Awareness Session in Thatta, bringing together over 100 entrepreneurs and SMEs to learn about grant eligibility and applications.
Elevate kicked off its Entrepreneurship Track with a session on customer development and market research, supported by S&P Global, giving participants an introduction to understanding customers and building with purpose.