NSTP Director Engineer Amer Sheikh welcomed US Embassy Political Officer David Morrison to NSTP for a visit showcasing the park's innovation ecosystem and R&D infrastructure, building on existing collaboration including the Rising Star Startup Competition and PUAN knowledge-sharing sessions

PAIDAR Grant Cycle 4, implemented by ACT International and funded by the European Union under the UNIDO-led Poverty Alleviation and Inclusive Development Across Rural Sindh programme, is offering micro grants of up to EUR 10,000 to entrepreneurs in Thatta district, with a deadline of July 31, 2026.

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.

OPEN Global Women Initiative is hosting a virtual session titled The Money Question on July 11, 2026, exploring the realities of capital access for women entrepreneurs, funding barriers, strategies for investment readiness, and pathways to sustainable business growth.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed banks to improve credit access for women entrepreneurs and SMEs while expanding export financing support in Pakistan.

Pakistan Single Window partnered with CIRCLE Women Association and sheXcelerate to host a trade facilitation and TradeVerse awareness session at LCCI.

Pakistan Single Window, in collaboration with IBA Centre for Entrepreneurial Development, is expanding the Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program to Karachi under Phase 2, focusing on women-led businesses and digital trade access.

Pakistan Single Window’s Khadijah Program continues to empower women entrepreneurs through mentorship, trade training, and business development support across Pakistan.

NIC Peshawar partners with Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Peshawar, to promote women-led startups, collaboration, and opportunities within Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Mobilink Bank partners with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund (SEDF) to improve access to affordable financing for MSMEs in agriculture, green energy, women-led businesses, and innovation sectors across Sindh.

Sindh Acceleration Program extends its deadline to 1 March, offering mentorship, training, and investor access to revenue-stage startups, including women-led and underserved founders across Sindh.

NIC Islamabad has supported 80+ women-led startups across AI, FinTech, ClimateTech, SaaS, and more. Cohort 5 applications are now open, offering equity-free support, global mentorship, and investor exposure.