Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has launched the National Artificial Intelligence Advancement Initiative, issuing a Request for Proposals to build seven AI innovation hubs and incubate 560 startups across Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Muzaffarabad, and Gilgit over two years.

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.

NIC Karachi successfully hosted the EmpowerHer WIE Mentorship and Leadership Summit 2026, bringing together students, professionals, and aspiring leaders for a day of mentorship, leadership discussions, and networking focused on women in engineering, technology, and entrepreneurship.

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.

Sidra U., Founder of InspireMill, has been elected President of OPEN Islamabad, bringing her experience in digital tools and rural entrepreneurship to Pakistan’s leading professional tech network.

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.

NIC Islamabad collaborates with WomenInTechPK to empower women in technology through mentorship, community support, and career development. Cohort 5 applications are now open for aspiring founders and builders.

NIC Islamabad collaborates with WomenInTechPK to empower women in Pakistan’s tech industry through mentorship, community support, and career development programs. Cohort 5 applications are now open.

A new Women in Tech Advisory Council brings together Faiza Yousuf, Zainab Hameed, Nida Shehzad Farooqui, and Shamim Rajani to guide strategy, mentor founders, and shape inclusive growth in the tech ecosystem.

Saba Nisar, founder of Saheli – Pregnancy Tracker and NIC Karachi Cohort 14 alumna, receives global recognition with the WomenTech Network Rising Star Award for her impact on women’s health tech.

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.

Standard Chartered Pakistan’s Women in Tech Accelerator Cohort 7 concludes with Yumkins Foods winning PKR 5 million, followed by Atfaal and Ootein. The program continues to empower women-led startups across Pakistan through funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.