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05/10/2026

Deadline Extended!
More time. More opportunity.

Applications for the BridgeStart Pakistan Global Gateway – UK International Expansion Program have now been extended until 10 October 2026.

This program is designed for high-potential Pakistani startups looking to explore the UK market through:

1. Expert advisory support
2. Ecosystem connections
3. Commercial opportunities
4. Practical market support

If international expansion is part of your growth journey, this is your chance to take the next step.

📅 New Deadline: 10 October 2026

🔗 Apply now: https://forms.gle/3dYhU4Vkbqw6e3ob9

From Pakistan to Global Opportunities.

30/09/2026

Pakistan Startup Fund at the NIC Islamabad Investor Summit!

The Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF) participated in the NIC Islamabad Investor Summit as an Ecosystem Enabler, engaging with founders, investors, industry leaders, and key ecosystem stakeholders.

Nayab Babar, CFA, CIO / PD, Pakistan Startup Fund, briefed participants on PSF’s role in supporting startup growth, enabling investment, and strengthening connections between promising Pakistani startups and the wider investment ecosystem.

The summit provided a valuable platform for meaningful conversations, investor engagement, and collaboration aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s startup landscape.

28/09/2026

Applications are now open for Pakistani startups
looking to expand into the European market!

Through BridgeStart Pakistan’s Global Gateway, promising startups can explore opportunities for market access, strategic partnerships, ecosystem connections, and international growth across Europe.

If your startup is ready to expand beyond borders and engage with new markets, this is your opportunity to take the next step.

📅 Deadline to apply: 1st November
🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dEaMeF7P

From Pakistan to global opportunities.

18/09/2026

From Local Ambition to Global Opportunity!

Taking a Pakistani startup global takes more than ambition it takes the right market access, the right partners, and the right support.

Under BridgeStart Pakistan’s Global Gateway Program, applications are now open for the UK International Expansion Program, designed for Pakistani startups ready to explore, enter, and grow in the UK market.

Through the program, selected startups will gain access to:

1. Expert advisory support
2. UK ecosystem connections
3. Commercial opportunities
4. Practical market-entry support

If the UK is part of your growth strategy, this opportunity is for you.

📅 Apply by: 30 September 2026
🔗 https://lnkd.in/dEaMeF7P

Think beyond borders. Build for global markets.

14/09/2026

Call for Applications | Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF)

Ready to take your startup to the next level?

The Pakistan Startup Fund (PSF), an initiative of the Ministry of IT & Telecom and executed by Ignite National Technology Fund, is supporting promising Pakistani startups with non-equity catalytic grants to help unlock private investment and accelerate growth.

Eligible startups can receive up to 30% of the total investment round size, with grants ranging from US$50,000 to US$1 million.

Startups should be legally incorporated in Pakistan, active tax filers, innovation-driven or scalable, and have secured or be in advanced stages of securing private investment.

📩 Applications are open on a rolling basis

Apply at: ignite.org.pk/pakistan-startup-fund/

Fueling innovation. Backing growth. Enabling Pakistani startups to scale

11/09/2026

Strengthening Pakistan’s Startup & Investment Ecosystem

Ignite recently engaged with 500 Global for an ecosystem and institutional readiness assessment focused on Pakistan’s startup and venture capital landscape.

The discussion covered the maturity of the local VC ecosystem, startup pipeline, role of accelerators and incubators, and the readiness of key stakeholders including founders, investors, universities and public institutions to support a more sustainable investment ecosystem.

The engagement highlighted the importance of developing a long-term roadmap to strengthen institutional readiness, attract domestic and international private capital, and support the sustainable growth of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

09/09/2026

Call for Applications: AWAJ Workshop for Pakistani Startups

BridgeStart Pakistan, in collaboration with Web3 Salon - AWAJ is inviting promising Pakistani startups to apply for a focused Japan market engagement opportunity designed to strengthen international exposure, partnerships and global growth.

Selected startups will get the opportunity to engage in:

1. Corporate meetings with Japanese corporations & investors

2. Corporate, investor & founder partnership meetings

3. Engagements with Japanese startups, incubators & accelerators

4. Flagship VC, investor & corporate event + press conference

FinTech, AI and Blockchain are among the featured sectors for this opportunity.

Through this initiative, BridgeStart Pakistan continues to create global pathways for Pakistani startups by connecting founders with international markets, investors, strategic partners and leading ecosystem players to support expansion, collaboration and long-term growth.

📅 Apply by: 15th October 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/pTUPF3L9EDXvYczHA

From Pakistan to global opportunities!

08/09/2026

Call for Applications: UK International Expansion Program

BridgeStart Pakistan is opening applications for expansion-ready Pakistani startups looking to explore, validate and enter the UK market.

The program is designed to support selected startups with tailored advisory, UK market readiness, go-to-market strategy, financial and pitch refinement, commercial pipeline development, ecosystem access and an in-market landing experience in London.

This is an opportunity for ambitious Pakistani founders to strengthen their international positioning, connect with potential customers and partners, and build a practical pathway for expansion into the UK.

Apply by: 30th September 2026
🔗 https://forms.gle/3dYhU4Vkbqw6e3ob9

From Pakistan to global opportunities, your next market could be London.

07/09/2026

BridgeStart Pakistan Global Gateway x AWAJ, Opening New Pathways to Japan

BridgeStart Pakistan is expanding its global footprint through a new collaboration with AWAJ – ASIA WEB3 ALLIANCE JAPAN creating fresh opportunities for promising Pakistani startups to explore the Japanese market.

Through this collaboration, selected startups will gain access to workshops, market expansion support, acceleration opportunities, local ecosystem connections, and practical guidance to help them understand, enter and grow in Japan.

This partnership reflects BridgeStart Pakistan’s continued focus on helping Pakistani founders move beyond borders, build international networks, access new markets and position their ventures for global growth.

From Pakistan to Japan, the goal is simple: connect the right startups with the right markets, partners and opportunities.

Creating new pathways for Pakistani startups to grow globally.

Web3 Salon - AWAJ

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