WISE Lab Cohort 1 women founders took part in a Pitch Deck Training Session at NIC Islamabad, led by Yasir Amjad, Saniyah Junaid, and Salman Ahmed.

NIC Sialkot and Mobilink Bank hosted a Meet-and-Greet for women founders, led by Quratulain Chaudhary, focused on financial inclusion and operational challenges.

WISE Lab has completed Induction Interviews for Cohort 1, with shortlisted women founders now advancing to the Final Pitching Round on September 28, 2026.

NIC Sialkot has welcomed five women founders into its inaugural Cohort 1, spanning home décor, publishing, sportswear, heritage apparel, and surgical instrument manufacturing.

NIC Faisalabad is inviting women entrepreneurs across Pakistan to apply for mentorship, resources, and investor connections through its startup support program.

WISE Lab is calling experienced mentors, coaches, and trainers to support women founders as part of its Cohort 1 programme.

WISE Lab has extended its Cohort 1 application deadline to September 10, offering women founders six months of incubation with no fee or equity.

sheXcelerate is hosting a masterclass on storytelling and brand positioning for women founders at NIC Lahore on September 18.

GriftX, founded by Aisha Zakir and incubated at National Incubation Center Hyderabad, has been selected among 85 startups from 225 applicants at the TiE Los Angeles chapter.

WeConnect Pitch Circle is bringing women founders to NIC Islamabad on August 3, offering three-minute pitch sessions, real feedback, a Canva Brand Design Learning Lab, and networking built for meaningful connections rather than sit-and-listen presentations.

WISE Lab has launched applications for Cohort 1, a dedicated platform for women-led innovation and entrepreneurship in Pakistan, welcoming idea-stage and MVP-stage startups ready to build, validate, and grow with ecosystem support.

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.