Startup
Techstars, the rapidly-growing global investment, and accelerator network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced a new program supporting 50 Japan-based startups in partnership with the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), the Japan Cabinet Office, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI). Taking place from February to April, the 10-week “Startup City Acceleration Program” […]
Startup Weekend Karachi will be taking place virtually from December 18-20, 2020. Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs experience the process of converting their ideas into workable business models. NIC Karachi, Stimulus Private Limited, and SZABIST Karachi have joined hands as strategic partners for the event. The event takes place all over […]
Sehat Kahani, Pakistan’s leading Health Tech Social Enterprise, has successfully implemented its Tele-ICU software in 45 out of 60 target ICUs to date. These ICUs are located in Sindh, Punjab, KPK, Balochistan, and Azad Kashmir. Over 800 doctors have also been trained on critical care and the usage of the software. The Tele-ICU Project was […]
Lahore-based fashion e-commerce startup, Clicky. pk, closed USD 700,000 in a Pre-Series A round of funding. Former executives from Amazon MENA region as well as Xiaomi along with few other angel investors participated in the round. Founded in 2016 by Muhammad Khalid & Syed Shahzad, Clicky.pk is Pakistan’s top fashion-focused marketplace and retail startup. Having […]
Press release: 26th November, 2020: 021Disrupt, Pakistan’s premier technology and entrepreneurship conference by The Nest I/O, is all set to take place virtually from November 30th – December 5th. Running in its 4th year, the upcoming edition will host over 5000+ disruptors in the entrepreneurial, technology, and digital ecosystem of Pakistan. This year, 021 Disrupt […]
Pakistan’s digital transformation frontrunner, Zong 4G, has joined hands with the bus ticket booking startup eSawari to facilitate mutual customers. Through the partnership, Zong 4G’s customers can activate bundles and recharge their accounts through the eSawari app and website. The partnership is in continuation of Zong 4G’s relentless efforts to bring ease to the lives […]
Keen online shoppers in the Kingdom are now able to make purchases, receive goods, and pay for them later, thanks to innovative online payment experts, Spotii. A new to the region concept, Spotii, launched earlier this year, is set to disrupt the way we buy and pay for items online, allowing interest-free payments on a […]
Sehat Kahani, one of the leading telehealthcare service providers in Pakistan, congratulates their Co-founder & COO, Dr. Iffat Zafar Aga, for becoming the first Pakistani female recipient of the “Elevate Foundation Prize Award 2020”. The Elevate Prize Foundation winners are chosen from nearly 1,300 applicants after months of review. These winners are tackling the world’s […]
CIRCLE brings the world’s largest tech competition back to Pakistan with a bold goal to impact 10,000 women. Groundbreaking startup CIRCLE is bringing She Loves Tech 2020, a women-centric global technology startup competition, back to Pakistan for the fourth time. This year CIRCLE will be hosting She Loves Tech Pakistan in 10 cities including Azad […]
Unilever Pakistan and VentureDive have unveiled details of their unique collaboration, Munchies. The startup is a disruptive snacking eCommerce solution that aims to provide consumers with instant delivery of snacking items using a dedicated delivery fleet. This was shared during an exclusive Fireside Chat organized by Nest I/O. The session was hosted by Jehan Ara, […]