The Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs Forum (NYEF) Kathmandu Chapter successfully hosted the Global IME Bank Presents NYEF Startup Awards 4.0 at the Hyatt Regency, Kathmandu. The event was a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurial excellence, drawing over 150 distinguished guests from various sectors.
Award Winners:
- DL Upload emerged as the winner of the Startup Award, receiving NPR 400,000.
- Melt Down secured the first runner-up position with NPR 200,000.
- Khetipati Organics won the Audience Pick Award, winning NPR 100,000.
Key Highlights:
- Prof. Dr. Shiva Raj Adhikari, Vice Chairman of the National Planning Commission, and Mr. Chandra Prasad Dhakal, President of FNCCI, were key speakers at the event. They emphasized the critical role that startups play in driving Nepal’s economic growth and fostering innovation.
- The event was led by Mr. Abhimanyu Golchha, NYEF Kathmandu Chapter President.
The awards also honored seven exceptional finalists for their innovative contributions:
- DL Upload
- Melt Down
- Khetipati Organics
- Gyan Bazaar
- E-Kagajpatra
- Mach20 Orbitals
- Smartpalika
The NYEF Startup Awards continues to be a vital platform for recognizing and supporting Nepal’s most promising startups, helping them succeed both on the national and global stage.