Hivelaya

Nepal has so much opportunities! Whether you are a student with a big idea or a founder ready to scale, the ecosystem here is absolutely buzzing right now. 🚀
If you’ve been looking for a sign to take that next step, here are six incredible opportunities currently open for startups in Nepal:
1) ScaleUp Nepal: A 7-day intensive free training program supported by the U.S. Embassy for 300 tech entrepreneurs across six cities.
2) Idea Udaan 2026: A national TV show initiative by Alphalink where students can get 3 months of mentorship and pitch for investment up to NPR 10 Lakhs.
3) NYEF Startup Awards 4.0: The premier recognition platform by the Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs Forum (Kathmandu Chapter) to help startups find their wings.
4) India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (INSPAN): A comprehensive 8-week entrepreneurial journey and training module in collaboration with IIT Madras.
5) BICCI Startup Incubation Program: A 3-month program by the Birgunj Chamber of Commerce & Industries providing masterclasses and investor connections for new businesses.
6) AI Startup Bootcamp: A specialized bootcamp in Pokhara focused on practical AI learning and startup exposure, supported by Google for Developers.
Don’t wait until next year to wish you had started today. Check the deadlines and get those applications in!