NIC Karachi has announced its 13th Cohort, inducting 40 promising startups from a competitive pool of 618 applicants. The cohort, which includes over 30 percent female-led ventures, spans key industries such as FinTech, Cybersecurity, Industrial Automation, AI, and HealthTech.
During the selection process, 133 startups pitched their ideas to a panel of more than 60 industry experts. Observers from Ignite, Yunus Brothers Group, and the State Bank of Pakistan participated in the evaluations. After rigorous scrutiny, 40 high-potential startups were chosen to benefit from mentorship, funding opportunities, and industry connections.
NIC Karachi’s Cohort 13 includes startups tackling Pakistan’s most pressing challenges with technology-driven solutions. Among them are Sparktrum (AI & Big Data), Block Guard (Cybersecurity), Asaanghar (FinTech), and Electric Ark (Cleantech). Other sectors represented include TravelTech, SaaS, EdTech, and E-Commerce.
| Startup Name | Vertical |
| Sparktrum | AI & Big Data |
| Block Guard | Cybersecurity |
| Asaanghar | Fintech |
| Naught.0 | Fintech |
| Vigilant 360 | Cybersecurity |
| Scounts.pk | Fintech |
| Numero Ventures Private Limited | Fintech |
| Securitanium | Cybersecurity |
| Agentic enabled VAPT | Cybersecurity |
| Godaam tech pvt ltd | Logistics |
| Y and S | Industrial Automation |
| SAZ Engineering | Industrial Automation |
| Sortech Incorporations | Industrial Automation |
| Liquify Now | Industrial Automation |
| Manufacturing Marketplace Private Limited | Industrial Automation |
| RILITS | Industrial Automation |
| Medentec | HealthTech |
| Fulflit Global Solutions | Industrial Automation |
| Electric Ark | Cleantech |
| MedLoop Technologies | Sharing Economy |
| Qayamgah | TravelTech |
| Vorker | HRTech |
| Sajiero | E-Commerce |
| HealthyTune | HealthTech |
| Shannon | HealthTech |
| Kuanta | AI & Big Data |
| Mailall, LLC | MarTech/MediaTech |
| Hydrosun | Cleantech |
| Bids Master AI | AI & Big Data |
| Cloud Call Pakistan | SaaS |
| Raahi | TravelTech |
| LO (Loralai Olives) | E-Commerce |
| MiteXpert | HealthTech |
| CROP | E-Commerce |
| emanbuttofficial | E-Commerce |
| Zaha Vacation Homes | TravelTech |
| Commify ai | MarTech/MediaTech |
| FiberSync | Industrial Automation |
| Coursemon | Edtech |
| Inclusive Destiny | Edtech |
Adeel Aijaz Shaikh, CEO of Ignite, highlighted the program’s role in strengthening Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and fostering economic growth. Ali Sohail Tabba, Chairman of the NIC Governance Committee, emphasized the transformative potential of these startups, pledging industry mentorship and guidance. Project Director Syed Azfar Hussain praised the diversity of the cohort and reaffirmed NIC Karachi’s commitment to supporting Pakistan’s tech entrepreneurs.
The selected startups will now embark on an incubation journey that includes mentorship from industry veterans, investor access, business development support, and networking opportunities. The program will culminate in high-profile Demo Days and Investor Summits, where startups will pitch their ideas to leading investors and corporate leaders.
NIC Karachi, housed at NED University and supported by the Ministry of IT & Telecom, Ignite, YB Group, and Orbit Startups, continues to be a key driver of Pakistan’s digital transformation, providing founders with the tools and resources to scale their ventures into globally competitive businesses.
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