NTIC Hosts Harvard Health Hackathon 2026 Investors & Coaches Meet

13th June 2026, Kathmandu

The Nepal Technology Innovation Center (NTIC), an autonomous R&D hub based at Kathmandu University (KU), has announced an exclusive networking and mentorship event: the “Innovators, Investors and Coaches Meet.” Scheduled for Sunday, June 14th, 2026, this high-profile program specifically targets the Top 20 standout teams from the historic Harvard Health Hackathon 2026.

Harvard Health Hackathon 2026

Designed to bridge the gap between cutting-edge healthtech solutions and sustainable community impact, this event serves as a launchpad for Nepalese innovators ready to scale their ideas locally and globally.

Bridging Tech Innovation and Venture Capital in Nepal

Following the successful conclusion of Nepal’s debut Harvard-level health hackathon, which saw over 400 national teams compete down to the top tier, NTIC is taking the next critical step. The upcoming meetup is engineered to transition raw prototype concepts into viable market solutions.

Attendees will pitch, learn, and secure critical guidance through:

Inspiring Industry Talks: Shared insights on navigating the healthtech and AI landscape.

Direct Investment Opportunities: Direct face-time with angel networks and venture capitalists looking to back homegrown Nepalese startups.

Interactive Q&A Sessions: Open-floor strategy discussions with national and international ecosystem builders.

A Private Networking Mixer: A curated space to form cross-sector partnerships between academia, tech, and medicine.

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Event Schedule & Venue

Meet the Panel: Esteemed Coaches and Industry Leaders

The meetup boasts a stellar lineup of judges, business titans, and academic pioneers who are actively shaping the future of tech in Nepal:

Sameer Maskey, PhD – Founder & CEO, Fusemachines Nepal (A global leader in AI solutions and training).

Dr. Bishal Dhakal – Founder, Health At Home (Pioneering home-based healthcare systems in Nepal).

Ritu Singh Vaidya – High-profile investor associated with Shark Tank Nepal & NAIMA.

Rupesh K. Shrestha, PhD – Co-Founder/Growth Expert at Xuno.

Prof. Dr. Bim P. Shrestha – Director, Nepal Technology Innovation Center (NTIC).

Dr. Sanjiv Gupta – Chief of Innovation, Nepal Technology Innovation Center (NTIC).

Why This Matters: Moving healthtech forward requires more than code—it demands a robust ecosystem. By linking Kathmandu University’s academic R&D backing with real-world venture capitalist insights, the event guarantees a sustainable roadmap for Nepalese youth to compete globally.

For more: Harvard Health Hackathon 2026