Pakistan has reportedly established a $10 million fund aimed at supporting startups and strengthening the country's entrepreneurial ecosystem.

NICAT has opened applications for Cohort 8, offering ambitious startups expert support, industry access, and community backing, with the application window closing on its final day, July 28, 2026.

NIC Islamabad is hosting an exclusive workshop on expanding into South American markets for tech startups on June 4, 2026, led by international legal expert and cross-border business strategist Safi Ghauri.

NIC Sialkot is being established to support startups, entrepreneurs and innovation in Sialkot, with hiring underway for incubation and ecosystem development roles.

NIC Islamabad announces Pakistan IT Industry Association (P@SHA) as Community Outreach Partner for Cohort 5, connecting early-stage startups with Pakistan’s broader tech ecosystem.

Indus AI Week hosts a Job Fair at its Learning and Engagement Arena, connecting AI and IT talent with leading tech companies, startups, and recruiters to explore career opportunities and industry insights

NIC Islamabad’s Cohort 4 startups engage in hands-on training focused on validating deep tech ideas, building MVPs, and aligning innovation with real-world problem solving.

NIC Hyderabad participated in HEC’s TDF Impact Showcasing 2026, engaging with researchers, startups, and policymakers to turn academic innovation into real-world impact.

NIC Karachi invites startups to apply for Cohort 15, offering a launchpad with zero costs, zero equity, and resources to scale and innovate in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

Ignite, under Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan, is set to implement the Prime Minister’s Cloud Program for Startups, offering technical guidance, cloud cost support, and partnerships to help startups scale on cloud infrastructure.

PIXS 2026 opens applications for Pakistani tech and IT-enabled startups, offering visibility to investors, accelerators, and international partners across AI, FinTech, SaaS, and more.

PASHA partners with NIC Karachi to host a hands-on masterclass for tech founders on August 12, 2025, featuring experts Hammad Amjad and Omer Khan to refine product strategies, strengthen MVPs, and explore NIC Karachi’s Cohort 14 opportunities.