4th June 2025, Kathmandu
The National ICT Startup Award 2025 was presented by the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Nepal, under the leadership of Minister Prithvi Subba Gurung and Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Tackoom Digital Wins ICT Award
The award ceremony took place on the Seventh National ICT Day (Baishakh 19, 2082), recognizing outstanding contributions in Nepal’s information and communication technology sector.
Tackoom Digital Pvt. Ltd., based in Nakhhipot, was honored with the National ICT Startup Award 2025 for its innovative digital counseling marketplace platform. The award included a certificate and a cash prize of NPR 100,000, symbolizing the government’s commitment to encouraging technological innovation and startup growth in Nepal.
The event also recognized excellence across seven other categories, including public and private sector ICT achievements, innovation promotion, and contributions to foreign currency generation through IT services. The awards ceremony highlighted Nepal’s rapid progress in digital transformation and the government’s support for fostering a competitive and inclusive ICT ecosystem.
About Tackoom
Tackoom Digital Pvt. Ltd. is a Nepali startup offering a digital counseling marketplace. Founded in 2023 and based in Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Tackoom connects users with verified counselors. It focuses on career, academic, and mental health guidance. The platform makes expert counseling easy and accessible across Nepal.
Tackoom works with the vision of building a strong counseling community. It uses AI tools to match individuals with the right experts. Users can choose from various fields, including education, mental wellness, and professional development. The platform ensures quality support from trained professionals.
Its motto, “Talk to Experts,” reflects its mission to reach every corner of the country. Founder Aayush Acharya started the company at 19, aiming to solve the lack of counseling services in Nepal. Under his leadership, Tackoom earned the National ICT Startup Award 2025. It also became a finalist at the Startup World Cup 2025, representing Nepal globally.
Tackoom believes in empowering both counselors and seekers. It provides a digital space where people can find reliable advice and support. As it grows, Tackoom plans to include more counselors and expand its services. It continues to lead innovation in Nepal’s digital health and education sectors.
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