The Startup Network Nepal opens applications for Startup Accelerator Programme at Startup Summit Nepal 2025

KATHMANDU: The Startup Network Nepal has officially opened applications for its Startup Accelerator Programme at the upcoming Startup Summit Nepal 2025, inviting early-stage ventures to vie for a chance to accelerate growth and secure international partnerships.

The application window closes on September 12, 2025, and startups are encouraged to apply early to maximise their visibility and networking opportunities.

Startups selected for the programme will pitch directly to a panel of global investors and enjoy recognition across The Startup Network Nepal’s extensive ecosystem. Beyond potential funding, participants will join a network of resilient founders and changemakers, fostering long-term collaborations and knowledge exchange.

Startup Summit Nepal 2025 is set to gather innovators, investors, policymakers and ecosystem enablers under one roof. The summit will feature keynote panels, investor-startup matchmaking sessions and workshops aimed at strengthening South Asia’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Dr Sudeep Rauniar, Managing Director of The Startup Network Nepal, emphasised the programme’s role in bridging Nepali entrepreneurs with the global market. "Startup Summit Nepal has always been about creating meaningful opportunities for entrepreneurs. With SSN2025, we are expanding that vision by bringing together global investors and founders to accelerate the growth of startups from Nepal and beyond."

Interested startups can find application details and submission guidelines on this link. Prospective applicants should prepare a concise pitch deck and business plan that highlight their innovation, market potential and growth strategy.