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Pakistan Startup Fund Official Launch Set For October 8 In Islamabad

  • October 3, 2025
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With only a week left, preparations are underway for the official launch of the Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF), scheduled for October 8, 2025, at the National Incubation Center (NIC) Islamabad. The initiative, led by the Federal Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan under the leadership of Madam Shaza Khawaja, marks a significant effort to provide equity-free funding opportunities for startups across the country. By offering larger rounds of investment without diluting ownership, PSF is positioning itself as a support mechanism designed to help startups focus on growth, sustainability, and innovation.

The Pakistan Startup Fund reflects a broader national strategy to accelerate entrepreneurship and digital innovation. Startups in Pakistan often face funding challenges, with many struggling to secure early-stage financing on terms that allow them to retain control of their businesses. By addressing this gap, PSF is aiming to enable founders to test new ideas, expand operations, and compete in both local and global markets. The official launch at NIC Islamabad brings together key figures including Shaza Khawaja, Zarrar Khan, Rafique A. Buriro, Ammar Naqvi, Asfand Yar Khan, and Osman Shakir, each representing the diverse leadership and expertise behind the initiative.

The event is being organized with the participation of stakeholders from the innovation ecosystem such as Digital Nation Pakistan, Uraan Pakistan, and Tech Destination Pakistan, alongside the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication Pakistan. Their involvement underlines the collaborative nature of the initiative, which seeks to bring together government, private sector leaders, and startup enablers to create a supportive environment for entrepreneurs. Equity-free funding provided through PSF is expected to unlock opportunities for high-potential ventures by reducing financial risks and encouraging experimentation in emerging sectors such as fintech, healthtech, agritech, and e-commerce.

As Pakistan’s startup ecosystem matures, initiatives like PSF are becoming increasingly important to ensure sustainable growth. International investors have shown interest in the country’s entrepreneurial landscape, but startups often face hurdles in securing competitive valuations or raising sufficient capital to scale their businesses. By creating a domestic funding stream that does not require equity dilution, PSF strengthens local confidence while signaling to international partners that Pakistan is committed to fostering innovation. The focus on larger funding rounds also highlights the ambition to move beyond small-scale grants and build a pipeline for ventures capable of scaling regionally and globally.

The official launch on October 8 at NIC Islamabad is expected to draw a strong presence of policymakers, entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem leaders. It will serve as both a symbolic and practical milestone, aligning Pakistan’s startup journey with global standards of innovation funding. The involvement of leaders like Shaza Khawaja and the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication underscores the government’s role in shaping policies and providing the infrastructure needed for startups to thrive. With the Pakistan Startup Fund, the country is preparing to take a decisive step toward building an ecosystem where innovation is not only encouraged but also financially supported in a way that empowers founders to achieve long-term impact.

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