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What to expect!
Direct access to ministries driving Pakistan’s innovation agenda, ensuring investors understand the regulatory landscape and growth incentives.
Direct introductions to Pakistan’s leading corporates seeking innovation partnerships, pilots, and venture collaboration. A chance to unlock corporate–startup deals before anyone else.
Get first-mover advantage into one of the world’s fastest-growing ecosystems — with 100M+ internet users, 70% youth population, and $700M+ invested in the last 18 months.
Meet the brightest minds in Pakistan’s startupscene, from early-stage innovators to rapidly scaling ventures.
Gain valuable insights intomarket trends, local culture, and the investment landscape through expert-ledsessions
Explore the opportunity
Pakistan stands at a pivotal moment in its startup evolution. With 65% of the population under 30, over 100 million internet users, and one of the world’s largest freelancing economies, the potential for rapid scale is unmatched.The NICL Investment Summit is your gateway into this thriving ecosystem, a unique chance to:
Engage directly with 30+ high-growth startups in AI, Climate Tech, IoT, and FinTech.
Network with global VCs from the USA, UAE, and beyond, alongside angel investors, industry leaders, and government stakeholders.
Gain early access to one of the fastest-emerging tech markets, with $700M+ invested in the last 18 months, 40% of which came from international VCs.
This is more than an event, it’s a launchpad for visionary investors to connect with Pakistan’s most promising startups before they become global names.
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Your guide to the event!
Day 1
Workshops & Interactive Sessions
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM:
Welcome Address & Investor Registration - 11:30 AM – 12:10 PM: (KeyNote)
Why Pakistani Startups are the Next Big Thing - 12:10 PM – 01:00 PM:
(Panel Discussion)
The Future of Startup Investing - 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM:
Networking Lunch - 02:00 PM – 03:00 PM:
(Keynote) Evaluating Startup Investments: Due Diligence, Key Metrics, & Risk Assessment - 03:00 PM – 03:30 PM:
Closing Remarks & Networking
Industry experts will guide you through practical, hands-onsessions designed to deepen your understanding of the local landscape and identifyhigh-potential investment avenues.
Day 2
Startup Pitches & Network
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM:
Investor Briefing & Welcome Speech - 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM: Startup Pitches Session 1(10 startups) 5-min pitch,10-min Q&A, 5-min bufferper startup
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Lunch Break
- 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM Startup Pitches Session 2 (10 Startups: 5-min Pitch, 10-min Q&A, 5-min Buffer per Startup)
- 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Closing Toast & Special Recognitions
- 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Networking Dinner & Gala Night
Watch curated pitches from Pakistan’s most promising startups, followed by Q&A sessions. Continue conversations, discuss potential collaborations, andsolidify new connections in a relaxed, social setting.
Day 3
One-on-One Meetings
- 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Pre-scheduled 1:1investor meetings
- 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Networking Lunch
- 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Additional investormeetings & partnershipdiscussions
- 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Wrap-up & ClosingRemarks
Conclude the summit with targeted discussions that can lead to tangibledeals, partnerships, or follow-up meetings.
Pakistan’s tech incubator by NetSol, HBL & partners: Plug and Play, Daftarkhwan, BNU, Accelerate Prosperity, UET & WCCI.