The Technology and Innovation Hub at Indus AI Week has reopened its doors to startups for a final time following overwhelming interest from Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem. Organisers announced a last extension for companies seeking to secure their presence at the high-profile platform, which is positioned as a central feature of the upcoming AI-focused event. With growing participation from entrepreneurs, investors, technology leaders, and policymakers, the hub is designed to serve as a showcase for emerging solutions shaping Pakistan’s digital economy. Startups now have until January 28 to confirm their participation and be part of what organisers describe as a defining moment for the country’s technology landscape.
The renewed application window reflects the strong response from founders eager to present new products, demonstrate cutting-edge developments, and highlight the practical use of frontier artificial intelligence across industries. The Technology and Innovation Hub is expected to host a diverse mix of early-stage ventures and scaling companies working in areas such as automation, data analytics, fintech, health technology, smart infrastructure, and enterprise software. By placing innovators in direct contact with decision-makers, the platform aims to facilitate meaningful conversations around investment, regulation, and technology adoption, helping bridge the gap between ideas and real-world deployment.
Indus AI Week itself has been positioned as a major gathering for Pakistan’s rapidly expanding AI and digital technology community, bringing together public sector stakeholders, venture capital firms, corporate leaders, and research institutions under one roof. The event is intended to highlight how artificial intelligence and emerging technologies can drive productivity, economic growth, and public sector efficiency. For startups, the Technology and Innovation Hub offers not just exhibition space but also visibility among influential figures shaping technology policy and funding priorities in the country. Organisers say the high demand for participation signals increasing confidence in Pakistan’s innovation capacity and a growing appetite for AI-driven solutions.
With the January 28 deadline now set as the final opportunity to secure a slot, startups are being encouraged to act quickly to ensure their innovations are represented at the hub. The platform is expected to play a key role in spotlighting homegrown technology talent and connecting founders with potential partners and backers. As Pakistan’s digital ecosystem continues to expand, events like Indus AI Week are becoming important venues for collaboration and market access, offering startups a pathway to scale their ideas and contribute to the country’s evolving technology-driven economy.
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