Tag: startups

Pakistan Gears Up for Strategic Forum on Climate Innovation and Financing

Invest2Innovate and Visa Foundation host a deep-dive session on Pakistan’s climate innovation ecosystem, addressing funding gaps, regulatory hurdles, and scaling opportunities.

Pakistan Faces $348 Billion Climate Financing Gap: Experts Plan Solutions

Pakistan requires $348 billion in climate investment by 2030, yet 84% of current financing comes from abroad. Experts to discuss solutions on December 18th.

Paklaunch Islamabad Meetup 2025 Brings Founders and Investors Together

Paklaunch is hosting an exclusive Islamabad Meetup on 20 December 2025 at NIC Islamabad in partnership with AWS, gathering founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders for high-value networking and discussions shaping Pakistan’s tech landscape.

SECP Partners With Digital Banks To Streamline Corporate Accounts For Startups

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for newly registered startups, boosting financial inclusion and digital ecosystem in Pakistan.

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator Cohort 7 Crowns Yumkins Foods as Winner

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator Cohort 7 concludes with Yumkins Foods winning PKR 5 million, followed by Atfaal and Ootein. The program continues to empower women-led startups across Pakistan through funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

SECP and Digital Banks Simplify Startup Onboarding with Same-Day Corporate Account Opening

SECP signs MoUs with Mobilink Microfinance Bank, Easypaisa Bank, and Raqami Islamic Digital Bank to enable same-day corporate account opening for new companies, promoting ease of doing business and digital inclusion in Pakistan.

Civil Services Academy Visits NIC Karachi to Strengthen Collaboration on Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A delegation from the Civil Services Academy visited NIC Karachi to explore Pakistan’s innovation and startup ecosystem, fostering collaboration between policymakers and the country’s entrepreneurial community.

Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center Opens for Startup Registrations in Pakistan

Sindh Enterprise Incubation Center (SEIC) officially opens its doors to startups and innovators across Pakistan, inviting registrations to turn ideas into impactful ventures.

Pakistani Startups Invited to Apply for CITADEL Davos Startup Challenge 2026

CITADEL, in partnership with P@SHA, has launched the Davos Startup Challenge 2026, offering Pakistan’s top startups a chance to pitch at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

ABHI Selected for Mastercard Start Path SME Program to Scale Digital Financial Solutions

Pakistani fintech ABHI has been chosen for Mastercard’s Start Path Small and Medium Business program, joining a global cohort of startups transforming SME financial access through digital innovation.

Ignite Seeks Partners to Establish Women Innovation & Startup Empowerment Lab (WISE Lab) in Pakistan

Ignite National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, has issued an RFP for establishing and managing the Women Innovation & Startup Empowerment Lab (WISE Lab) to boost women entrepreneurship in Pakistan. Deadline: November 13, 2025.

Apply Now for Entrepreneur Mentorship Programme (EMP) Bootcamp 2025 in Hunza and Gilgit

Aga Khan Economic Planning Board for Pakistan opens registrations for the Entrepreneur Mentorship Programme (EMP) Bootcamp 2025, offering free mentorship, training, and investor readiness for startups and small growing businesses.