Nepal’s Next Founders: Empowering the Next Generation of Student Entrepreneurs

A groundbreaking youth-led event, Nepal’s Next Founders, is set to take place on June 6, 2025 (Jestha 23) at the Model Institute of Technology, Bagbazar, Kathmandu. Organized by the MIT Entrepreneurship Club in collaboration with Opportunities Forever, this one-day forum aims to spotlight Nepal’s rising student entrepreneurs and foster dialogue around innovation, grit, and growth in the country’s youth startup ecosystem.

Event Theme: “Inspiring the Next: Student Founders on Challenges, Growth & Grit”

With a focus on the entrepreneurial journeys of student leaders, the event will bring together aspiring founders, emerging youth changemakers, and seasoned industry experts for a day filled with storytelling, panel discussions, and knowledge sharing.

Key Details: 

• Event Date: June 6, 2025 (Jestha 23)

• Time: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM

• Venue: Model Institute of Technology (MIT) premises, Bagbazar, Kathmandu.

• Organized by:  MIT Entrepreneurship Club in collaboration with Opportunities Forever

• Register Now: Click here to register

• Resource Folder: Access here

Key Highlights :

• Student Panel: Nepal’s Next Founders – A Student-Led Dialogue
  1. Panelists:
     • Kushalta Thapa, Founder – Wool of Love
     • Santosh Magar, Founder & CEO – Online Class Nepal
     • Samriddhi Singh Bhandari, Founder – EVSILT Studio
     • Umesh Prasad Pandey, Founder & CEO – Vistamails
  2. Moderator: Mohit KC, Club Head – MIT Entrepreneurship Club
• Storytelling Session
  • A candid and inspiring session by a leading entrepreneur or influencer sharing real-life lessons in perseverance and purpose.
• Expert Roundtable: Empower, Innovate, Impact – Building Brands and Uplifting Communities
  1. Panelists:
     • Kshitiz Chandra Ojha, CEO – Digital Gurkha
     • Simon Dahal, CEO – Syanko Katti Roll
     • Sudip Bhai Subedi, Founder – In-Depth Story
     • Suruchi Khadka, Founder – Aama’s Creation
  2. Moderator: Niraj Kafle, Entrepreneur
• Policy Dialogue: Politics Meets Youth & Entrepreneurship
  1. Featuring:
     • Bipin Kumar Acharya, Joint General Secretary – Rastriya Swatantra Party
  2. This segment will explore how policymaking and politics can shape and support youth-led ventures and Nepal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Event Objectives:

• To inspire and empower student entrepreneurs through real-world stories.
• To foster discussions around innovation, branding, and sustainability.
• To bridge the gap between youth and policy in the startup space.
• To cultivate a network of young changemakers committed to social and economic impact.

Participants Will Receive:

• Certificate of Participation
• Direct engagement with top entrepreneurs and policymakers
• A full day of learning, inspiration, and networking

The event is free and open to all students with entrepreneurial aspirations.