Iqra University IU CORE, in collaboration with the Prime Minister Youth Programme, is launching the Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 on May 22, 2026, at the Main Campus Mini Auditorium, inviting students to explore innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative problem solving.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced interest free loans for media startups to support journalists and independent digital media platforms.

Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 under Prime Minister’s Youth Programme invites applications from students, startups, and individuals across Pakistan. Cash prizes up to PKR 1 million offered with deadline 10 May 2026 across multiple innovation sectors.

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Pakistan is calling on youth-led startups to apply for the World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2026, offering up to $20,000 in prizes. The deadline is April 1, 2026.

Sindh Acceleration Program, in collaboration with Sindh Enterprise Development Fund and Sapphire Consulting, supports young founders, women-led startups, and underrepresented communities with mentorship, investor readiness, and acceleration opportunities.

NIC Peshawar hosted an outreach session with Farabi Science Society UAP, engaging students passionate about science and technology to explore how ideas evolve into real world solutions.

NIC Karachi visits Usman Institute of Technology for Startup Launchpad, supporting student entrepreneurs as they present innovative projects and tech-driven solutions with strong growth potential.

NIC Karachi joins Future Fusion x Codzilla at Hamdard University, serving as jury for student startup pitches and highlighting emerging talent in Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem.

Students from NUST visited NIC Islamabad to explore Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, learn from ongoing ventures, and understand how the center empowers young entrepreneurs to scale globally.

UNDP, NCHR, Accelerate Prosperity, OVentures, and NICAT are hosting “Rewiring Rights,” a three-day hackathon in Rawalpindi from September 26–28, 2025, engaging youth to design tech-driven solutions for judicial reform.

The 12th Wafi Tameer Awards 2025, under Wafi Energy Pakistan – Shell Licensee, are now open for applications to celebrate youth-led enterprises and innovation across Pakistan.

Fatima Fertilizer partners with King’s Trust International and SEED Ventures to launch the 9th cycle of Enterprise Challenge Pakistan, empowering 3,000 students across rural Pakistan through entrepreneurship and innovation.