NICAT is encouraging women founders to apply for Cohort 8, offering 12 months of free incubation, PKR 5 million worth of startup benefits, zero equity, and global exposure across aerospace, deep tech, AI, and frontier technology domains.

Nectar Social, an AI-powered social engagement platform co-founded by sisters Misbah Uraizee and Farah U, has raised a USD 30 million Series A led by Menlo Ventures and Anthology Fund, with the founders based at Daftarkhwan Downtown in Lahore.

Kashf Foundation held its Women Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 in partnership with Jubilee Life Insurance and EFU Life Assurance, celebrating women founders from across Pakistan across eight categories including innovation, digital enterprise, and heritage crafts.

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator has received a Silver award at Effie Awards Pakistan 2026 in the Social Good category, recognising its work in supporting women-led technology ventures.

The Women in Tech Accelerator for Pakistan has opened applications for its next cohort, offering capacity-building, mentorship, ecosystem access, and funded validation for women-led businesses ready to scale.

NIC Karachi held a Women Led Track session titled Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask, focusing on fundraising readiness, investor bias, and practical tools for women founders.

Ignite invites women founders and innovators to an exclusive fireside chat with Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja in Islamabad, fostering networking, mentorship, and growth in Pakistan’s tech ecosystem.

She’s Next features polly & other stories Founder Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui in an online session on Nov 26, 2025, discussing the first steps of starting up as a woman in Pakistan.

National Incubation Center Lahore opens applications for Cohort 3, offering PKR 5 million grants, U.S. exposure, and mentorship to Pakistan’s next wave of entrepreneurs.

Secret Stash founder announces her successful exit after a decade of building Pakistan’s first second-hand fashion platform, marking a milestone for sustainable fashion and women-led startups.