Kathmandu. Startup & Idea Fest is set to take place in Kathmandu for two days, showcasing digital startups from across the country. Organized by Living with ICT, the event will feature exhibitions of over 100 startups and innovations. Scheduled for Kartik 29 and 30 at Anupam Foodland, Battisputali, the fest will bring together a significant number of digital startups and innovations.
The event is being held as a pre-event for the ICT Awards 2024 and is supported by The Squad of Changemakers and Engineers Blogs. The fest will showcase the top 12 startups, products, and innovations selected from the ICT Awards 2024 competition. Additionally, over 30 startups from all seven provinces will participate. The Squad of Changemaker will conduct STEM camps, rocket science activities, and games, while Engineers Blogs will host a robotics competition.
The Startup & Idea Fest aims to promote startups, students, and innovators engaged in unique projects across Nepal, says Razan Lamsal, organizing committee chairman. The event invites government bodies, ecosystem development organizations, stakeholders, and those interested in investing and collaborating to engage with participants. Networking opportunities will be available for venture capitalists interested in investing in ideas and products.
As a major pre-event of the ICT Awards 2024, the fest has established itself as one of the largest startup promotional events in Nepal. Entry to the exhibition is free, with special arrangements for students from various schools and colleges. Alongside the exhibition, mentoring and incubation sessions will be provided to startups from outside Kathmandu. Kings College will facilitate a boot camp, MIT College will lead mentoring sessions, and Cedar Gate and F1Soft will organize industry visits.
The top startup from each province will also be recognized at the grand finale of the ICT Awards. The selection process for the ICT Awards 2024 is currently underway across 14 different categories. After multiple stages of selection, the top 12 startups, products, rising stars, and social innovations will have the opportunity to participate in the event and promote their businesses. Observers will also be able to vote for their favourite startups and products. The second selection stage is ongoing in 10 additional categories for the ICT Awards. A jury panel of 17 experts and an advisory committee of 13 distinguished members have been formed for selection.
Additionally, the South Asia Startup ICT Award will be held for startups outside Nepal. Known as Nepal’s most prestigious tech award, the ICT Awards will hold its ninth edition on Poush 5. Along with the fest, multiple pre-events for the awards will take place. Kantipur Television will broadcast a special series on startup and idea pitching for two months. For more information on the ICT Award and fest, visit.
