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Pakistani Startups Raise 59 Million Dollars in First Half of 2026

Pakistani startups raised 59 million dollars in the first half of 2026, with the majority coming from Fasset's 51 million dollar Series B, according to a new round-up from i2i Ventures.
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Startup World Cup Pakistan Edition Qualifiers Head to Hyderabad

Startup World Cup 2026 Pakistan Edition Qualifiers are coming to NIC Hyderabad, giving founders the chance to pitch investors and compete for a 1 million dollar investment prize on July 21.
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Kashf Foundation’s Women Entrepreneurship Awards 2026 Recognises Women Founders Across Eight Categories

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.
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Standard Chartered Pakistan Women in Tech Accelerator Wins Silver at Effie Awards Pakistan 2026

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.
LaunchPad

Women in Tech Accelerator Pakistan 2026 | Applications Open for Women Entrepreneurs Ready to Scale

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.
Investments

NIC Karachi Hosts Women Led Fundraising Session Breaking The Bias Owning The Ask

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.
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Ignite Hosts Fireside Chat with Federal IT & Telecom Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja 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.
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She’s Next Hosts Online Session With Amneh Shaikh-Farooqui on Navigating the First Steps of Entrepreneurship as a Woman

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.
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NIC Lahore Invites Applications for Cohort 3 Offering PKR 5 Million Grants and Global Exposure

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.
Traction

Secret Stash Founder Exits Pakistan’s Leading Second-Hand Fashion Platform After a Decade

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.

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Pakistani Startups Raise 59 Million Dollars in First Half of 2026

Pakistani startups raised 59 million dollars in the first half of 2026, with the majority coming from Fasset's 51 million dollar Series B, according to a new round-up from i2i Ventures.
Ecosystem

Startup World Cup Pakistan Edition Qualifiers Head to Hyderabad

Startup World Cup 2026 Pakistan Edition Qualifiers are coming to NIC Hyderabad, giving founders the chance to pitch investors and compete for a 1 million dollar investment prize on July 21.
Global Insights

GCBC Opens Applications for 2026 Climate Finance Accelerator Programme

The Global Capacity Building Coalition has opened applications for its 2026 Accelerator, welcoming organisations providing capacity building support for country platform development in emerging markets, with virtual information sessions scheduled for July 22 and 29.
Ecosystem

NIC Lahore Hosts PASHA ICT Awards Orientation Session

NIC Lahore is hosting an in-person orientation session for startups and tech companies applying to P@SHA ICT Awards 2026, covering categories, eligibility, timelines, and a live Q&A with the P@SHA team.