The network behind Nepal’s startups.
Since 2022, TSN has connected founders, investors, mentors and policymakers through Startup Summit Nepal, the Startup Catalyst Program and cross-border partnerships.
Startup Summit Nepal 2026, fourth edition
Rooted in Nepal, Rising for the World
One of Nepal’s leading platforms for entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and global startup collaboration, bringing together founders, investors, policymakers, corporate leaders and international stakeholders.
- When
- 8 December 2026
- Where
- The Plaza, Kathmandu
- Pitching
- The top six selected startups present to potential investors for funding and investment opportunities.
Startup Summit Nepal in numbers
- Attendees
- 1,000+
- Entrepreneurs, investors and the wider startup community at our events
- Speakers
- 50+
- Industry experts, investors and thought leaders
- Startups
- 70+
- Supported through our events and programs
- Partners
- 20+
- Organisations that have partnered with us
What the network does
Startup Summit Nepal
Our annual gathering of founders, investors, corporate leaders and policymakers, with live pitching to investors.
Startup Catalyst Program
Mentorship, hands-on workshops, investor readiness training and curated networking for early-stage founders.
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts, matched to what your startup needs next.
India–Nepal Economic Partnership Summit
With the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, deepening economic engagement between the two countries.
Three editions so far. The fourth is next.
Each year the summit has brought more of Nepal’s startup ecosystem into one room, with government, investors and founders on the same stage.
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2025, Hotel Royal Tulip, Kathmandu
Fostering Global Collaboration, Building Beyond Borders
2024, Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
500+ attendees, 35 speakers
2023, Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
350+ attendees, 27 speakers
Startups that won the pitching stage
At Summit 2026, the top six selected startups present to potential investors.
Apply to pitch- 2025
Team Dragon Warriors
First place. Team Meme Patra (second), Team Sodhera (third)
- 2024
Taximandu
Best Startup of the Year 2024
- 2023
Intern Nepal
First place. Finalists: Durbeen, CabTM, Saino Marketplace
Board of advisors
Meet the board
Atul K Thakur
Senior Secretary, PHDCCI
Varun Sridhar
Former CEO, Paytm Services Inc
Deepak Rauniar
CEO, Oorja World
Anukool Bhatnagar
Former CGM, State Bank of India
Vikram Singh
General Manager, Aloft Kathmandu Thamel
Kanisha Das Gupta
Karan Chaudhary
Backed by banks, media and industry
Organisations that have partnered with TSN and Startup Summit Nepal.
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In the media
Press enquiries- Business 360The Startup Network Nepal opens applications for Startup Accelerator Programme at Startup Summit Nepal 202529 August 2025
- My RepublicaStartup Summit Nepal 2024 concludes with key insights for Nepal’s entrepreneurs18 December 2024
- SpotlightNepalStartup Summit Nepal 2024 concludes successfully in Kathmandu18 December 2024
- Business 360Startup Summit Nepal 2024 concludes17 December 2024
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