Islamabad, September 9, 2025 — The inaugural edition of the League of Launchers,A national AI startup sprint, came to a powerful close with its Final Pitching Round and Closing Ceremony held at the National Incubation Center (NIC), Islamabad. The event marked the culmination of six weeks of intensive learning, innovation, and entrepreneurial energy, bringing together the brightest emerging founders from across the country.
Organized by Change Mechanics in collaboration with National Incubation Center Islamabad with strategic support from S&P Global, the program attracted over 160 applications (more than 300 students) from aspiring entrepreneurs representing 20+ cities nationwide. In a unique hybrid model of mentoring and coaching, all applicants received expert guidance and hands-on training, helping them refine their ideas and push toward functional prototypes.
From this competitive pool, 30 startup teams successfully developed functional MVPs—a testament to the program’s fast-track approach to execution. Out of these, 17 high-potential teams were shortlisted to take the stage at the finale and pitch their solutions before an esteemed panel of judges.
The finalist startups showcased groundbreaking innovations in healthtech, edutech, virtual currencies and platforms, fashion, sustainability, and climate tech, reflecting the diversity and depth of Pakistan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Teams competing in the finale included: Seevia, HK Automation, Rizz Mazdoor, Smart Token, Credo, Cruzo-Technocrats, Pocket Psyc, Style Sync, Biomedionics, Safai-Sync, Alif, Senseguard, IFVision P2f, Data Nosh, EZWallet, and QuickGem Solutions.
After a highly competitive round of pitches, the winner was announced as ‘Credo’ Lead by M. Zeeshan; earning the PKR 100,000 cash prize awarded by Change Mechanics Pvt. ltd. and an exclusive opportunity to join a venture studio program for further scaling and incubation. The remaining finalists were celebrated for their exceptional work and presented with certificates of accomplishment, acknowledging their role in advancing Pakistan’s AI-driven startup landscape.
Speaking at the ceremony, Umayr Sahlan Masud, Chief Operation Officer, Change Mechanics noted:
League of Launchers by Change Mechanics Wraps Up with a Power-Packed Finale at NIC Islamabad
