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Startup and Idea Fest 2024 - ICT Nepal

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November 14, 2024 05:15
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November 15, 2024 11:15
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Anupam Foodland, Battisputali
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Startup and Idea Fest 2024 - ICT Nepal

The Startup & Idea Fest is gearing up to launch in Kathmandu, set for a two-day run on Kartik 29 and 30 at Anupam Foodland, Battisputali. Organized by Living with ICT as a pre-event for the ICT Awards 2024, this fest will showcase over 100 digital startups and innovations from across Nepal.

With support from The Squad of Changemakers and Engineers Blogs, the event will highlight the top 12 startups from the ICT Awards 2024 competition and feature over 30 startups from all seven provinces. Activities will include STEM camps, rocket science demonstrations, and a robotics competition, offering an interactive experience for attendees.

Razan Lamsal, chairman of the organizing committee, stated that the event is aimed at promoting Nepal’s emerging startups, students, and innovators. Attendees will include government representatives, venture capitalists, and ecosystem stakeholders interested in investment and collaboration opportunities.

Key Details

  • Event Date: Kartik 29 - 30 (November 14 - November 15, 2024)
  • Venue: Anupam Foodland, Battisputali

Highlights of the Fest

  • Educational Activities and Free Entry: Kings College will host a boot camp, MIT College will lead mentoring sessions, and Cedar Gate and F1Soft will conduct industry visits, with free entry for attendees and special arrangements for students.
  • ICT Awards 2024 Selection Process: The awards, recognized as Nepal’s most prestigious tech honors, feature 14 categories and are judged by a jury of 17 experts. Ongoing selection stages will determine the finalists for startups, rising stars, and social innovations.
  • South Asia Startup ICT Award: This new category will recognize startups outside Nepal, furthering regional innovation and collaboration.

The ICT Awards, regarded as Nepal’s most prestigious tech awards, will also introduce the South Asia Startup ICT Award to recognize entries from outside Nepal. The ninth edition of the ICT Awards will take place on Poush 5. As part of the lead-up, Kantipur Television will air a series on startup pitching for two months. For more details, visit nepalistartup.com.