Licious, an IU CORE startup from Iqra University, has won the Innovative Entrepreneur Award at the Women Empowerment Business Showcase 2026 organised by Fatimiyah Higher Education System, earning recognition among 34 participating ventures and a cash prize of PKR 20,000.

Founder Fest Gujranwala is hosting an afternoon of networking, learning, and entrepreneurial conversation on July 5, 2026, at NextGen Minds in Rayan Plaza, offering a special opportunity for women entrepreneurs to connect, collaborate, and showcase their ventures.

NIC Islamabad welcomed students from the Business Incubation Center at Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi for an inspiring visit, featuring an interactive session with the Project Director and direct interaction with female founders from the current incubation cohort.

inDrive has launched Aurora Ventures, an early-stage investment program deploying between 180,000 and 250,000 United States dollars at pre-seed and seed stages for women-led startups across emerging markets including Pakistan.

Balochistan has launched its first Entrepreneurship AI Lab for Women, inaugurated by Dr Rubaba Khan Baloch, Adviser to the Chief Minister on Women Development, in collaboration with the Women Development Department and DOCH Private Limited, to train women in artificial intelligence, digital skills, and business development.

SheXcelerate is hosting The Pitch 2026 at LUMS Lahore on April 17, featuring live startup pitches, investor conversations, and a free networking evening for founders and changemakers.

BizB showcases how women in Pakistan are building businesses and driving digital growth, as NIC Peshawar invites applications for Cohort 15 to support women-led innovation.