Islamabad:In a major achievement for Pakistan’s startup ecosystem, EMRChains, a startup incubated at NIC Islamabad, has secured a place among the top 50 global teams at Harvard University’s HSIL (Health Systems Innovation Lab) Hackathon after successfully completing Bootcamp I at Harvard University, says a press release.
The recognition places a Pakistani startup among some of the world’s most promising innovators in healthcare and emerging technologies, reflecting the growing international presence of startups emerging from NIC Islamabad. Competing alongside ventures from across the globe, EMRChains advanced through intensive venture development sessions, innovation workshops, mentorship, and collaboration opportunities designed to prepare startups for scalable global impact.
The initiative, organized by IRADA, aims to connect innovation, research, and entrepreneurship with international opportunities that empower startups to compete at a global level. The achievement marks another significant milestone for NIC Islamabad as its startups continue to gain recognition on prestigious international platforms. It also highlights the rising potential of Pakistan’s innovation ecosystem and the ability of local founders to build solutions capable of competing on the world stage.