The Startup Ecosystem of Islamabad

Islamabad has 18 startups in our sample database which represents about 10% of Pakistan’s sampled startups. Islamabad is the 3rd best startup ecosystem in Pakistan.

CITY RANKING

In 2023, the startup scene of Islamabad shows much promise after advancing in the Global Ecosystem Index by 42 spots.

National Ranking

3rd
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In Pakistan

Regional Ranking

16th
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4
In South Asia

Global Ranking

396th
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42
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Islamabad

Startups in Islamabad excel in Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & and Leisure. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Fintech industry. One of the most promising startups in Islamabad in 2023 is SadaPay, TAG, and Roomy Hotels.

Global Rank

Islamabad is ranked within the top 400 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Islamabad’s startups excel particularly in Fintech where it ranks 176 and in Ecommerce & Retail, and Social & Leisure. Find out more

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248th
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1.970
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396th
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Startups

Notable Startups in Islamabad
SadaPay startup icon
SadaPay
TAG startup icon
TAG
Roomy Hotels startup icon
Roomy Hotels

Startups

Successful Fintech startups in Islamabad
SadaPay startup icon
SadaPay
TAG startup icon
TAG

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Fintech icon
Fintech
#176 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 5 startups for Fintech.

Ecommerce & Retail icon
Ecommerce & Retail
#201 worldwide

The Ecommerce & Retail industry in Islamabad is ranked 201 globally. There are 4 startups for Ecommerce & Retail on our sample database and map.

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Social & Leisure
#308 worldwide

Social & Leisure is ranked 308th in the world. Our database contains 3 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Islamabad's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Islamabad there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Fintech, Ecommerce & Retail, Social & Leisure. These three industries represent about 67% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Islamabad.

3rd

National Rank

16th

Regional Rank

Overview

Islamabad is Pakistan's 3rd best startup ecosystem and is ranked 16th in South Asia. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Islamabad is ranked 396th in the world. The city has some notable startup success stories including SadaPay.

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Startup Infrastructure in Islamabad
With a large variety of initiatives, Islamabad's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in South Asia. Islamabad offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Islamabad's most prominent support initiatives:

Accelerators

National Incubation Center startup icon

National Incubation Center

Digital Acceleration by Ejad Labs startup icon

Digital Acceleration by Ejad Labs

Epiphany Lab startup icon

Epiphany Lab

Coworking Spaces

Regus - Islamabad, Emirates Tower startup icon

Regus - Islamabad, Emirates Tower

Organizations

Free and Fair Election Network startup icon

Free and Fair Election Network

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