iSprout: Empowering Nepal’s Next Generation of Student Entrepreneurs with Rs. 5 Crore Seed Fund

18th November 2025, Kathmandu

“Prashikshan Nepal Pvt. Ltd. launches iSprout, the National Student Seed Fund Challenge, offering funding, mentorship, and a structured three-month journey to transform student-led ventures into successful, scalable startups”

iSprout Empowering Nepal’s Next Generation

iSprout, the National Student Seed Fund Challenge spearheaded by Prashikshan Nepal Pvt. Ltd., is paving a dynamic path for Nepal’s aspiring student entrepreneurs.

This groundbreaking initiative is specifically designed to empower student-led ventures and early-stage startups by providing crucial funding, hands-on mentorship, and direct access to leading investors.

Bridging the Gap from Idea to Execution

iSprout stands out with its substantial fund pool of approximately Rs. 5 Crore. This fund has been strategically formed in partnership with leading investment forums, including NBAC, Invest Circle (IC), Revamp Nepal, and other key partners.

The primary objective of iSprout is simple yet powerful: to inspire, train, and fund the next generation of student founders from across Nepal, effectively bridging the critical gap between creativity and market execution.

In a crucial collaboration with Techspire College, an institution renowned for its focus on innovation and technology-driven education, iSprout successfully integrates academia, industry, and investment into a single, unified growth platform dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurial excellence.

The Three-Month Entrepreneurial Journey

The program spans a rigorous three-month period, guiding selected teams through a structured journey designed for maximum impact:

1. Orientation & Shortlisting: The journey begins with an Orientation Session, followed by the shortlisting of teams to identify the most promising ventures.

2. Hands-on Training: Participants engage in a series of intensive workshops, mentorship sessions, and pitch refinement training. The curriculum covers essential topics:

   • Business Modeling

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   • Fundraising Strategies

   • Effective Pitch Development

3. National Demo Day: The challenge culminates in the National Demo Day on January 31, 2026. Here, the student-led startups will confidently present their refined ventures in front of a panel of investors and mentors.

This comprehensive program is engineered to equip startups with the essential skills, knowledge, and guidance required to refine their ideas, develop scalable business plans, and secure vital seed funding.

Who Can Apply?

Applications for iSprout are currently open to:

• Higher secondary students

• Undergraduate students

• Gap-year students

The challenge welcomes aspiring founders from across Nepal who are ready to launch or scale their innovative startups.

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