Startup Summit Nepal 2026 Kicks Off to Promote Entrepreneurship and Innovation

7th August 2026, Kathmandu

With the primary objective of promoting a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, a self-reliant economy, and job creation in Nepal, the Startup Summit Nepal 2026 has been officially launched.

The national campaign commenced with a special program held at the Central Library Hall of Tribhuvan University under the central theme, “The Role of Startups in Nation Building.”

Transforming “Brain Drain” into “Brain Gain”

Globally, economic prosperity in developed nations is anchored in innovation, research, technology, and startups. Many of the world’s most successful companies began with a simple idea, small capital, and the grand dreams of young individuals, eventually creating millions of jobs and strengthening national economies.

Adopted to mirror this global experience, Startup Summit Nepal 2026 aims to transform the rising trend of brain drain into “brain gain” by channeling the creativity, knowledge, skills, and potential of youth within the country. The campaign provides practical and fact-based insights into:

• Startup and business registration processes

• Business plan creation and startup loans

• Investment management and market expansion

• Operational challenges, risk management, and market potential (both national and international)

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Key Insights from the Launch Event

The launch event at Tribhuvan University drew around 200 participants, including students, professors, staff, industrialists, media representatives, and sector experts.

Tribhuvan University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dr. Bhola Thapa emphasized that university education must move beyond a purely employment-oriented framework to deeply integrate entrepreneurship. He noted that universities are fully prepared to collaborate on expanding such vital programs nationwide.

Shova Gyawali, Chairperson of Startup Summit Nepal 2026, highlighted that youth migration is a major challenge that must be converted into an opportunity. She stressed that Nepal does not lack talent or creativity; rather, it requires proper guidance and an environment where youth can build opportunities domestically instead of seeking them abroad.

Er. Umesh Kumar Gupta Rauniyar, Keynote Speaker and Former Executive Director of the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI), presented a detailed paper covering legal procedures, market analysis, and startup loans. He emphasized that the foundation of a successful business is not massive capital, but the right mindset, strong willpower, and persistent hard work.

Prof. Dr. Bharat Thapa from the Central Department of Management at Tribhuvan University reaffirmed the university’s commitment to supporting programs that foster entrepreneurial skills among students.

A Nationwide Long-Term Campaign

The launch at Tribhuvan University marks just the first phase of the initiative. Moving forward, the organizers plan to scale the program across Kathmandu University, colleges, schools, and all seven provinces and 77 districts of Nepal.

Operated by Niti Research Pvt. Ltd. and organized in collaboration with the Central Department of Management at Tribhuvan University, the campaign seeks to forge a robust startup ecosystem by uniting the government, academic institutions, the private sector, banks, financial institutions, and young innovators.

As stated during the event, “Startups are not just businesses; they are a new way of thinking, new possibilities, and the foundation of a prosperous Nepal.” Startup Summit Nepal 2026 stands poised to drive an innovation-led economic revolution nationwide.

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