Five NIC Lahore startups join Plug and Play Silicon Valley cohort
Five startups from an incubation center in Lahore have been selected for Plug and Play’s Silicon Valley accelerator, joining the firm’s Fall 2026 cohort. The move gives the founders access to the accelerator’s investor network and corporate partners, according to TechJuice.
Plug and Play’s latest batch includes 140 startups from 20 countries, with AI as a recurring theme across its 13 industry-specific programs.
The incubation center, which has played a role in supporting startups in the region, has seen its portfolio companies primarily raise funding locally or from regional investors. Plug and Play’s involvement could provide these startups with new opportunities for U.S. capital and partnerships.
The development comes as accelerators continue to navigate how to integrate startups from diverse markets into their programs. How these startups leverage the accelerator’s resources may offer insights into the evolving pathways for founders seeking global expansion.
Sources: techjuice.pk
“The selection of NIC Lahore startups for a top-tier Silicon Valley accelerator could suggest shifting dynamics in how emerging-market founders access global investor networks.”
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