NYEF STARTUP AWARD 2023 - ACCELERATING STARTUP GROWTH
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About the award

Welcome to Third Edition of
NYEF Startup Awards

NYEF Startup Awards, organized by the NYEF Kathmandu chapter, is a premier competition and bootcamp for enthusiastic and driven entrepreneurs like you because we believe that you want to nurture your startup into a scalable business. If your startup has been in the market for less than 5 years, this is just the right platform.

Our objective is to develop a business ecosystem in Nepal through the means of exposure, mentorship, and investment. We will equip you with knowledge from experts, provide 1:1, intense mentorship program, and then provide you a platform to pitch your business in front of a panel of judges and investors. REGISTER NOW to win the Third Edition of NYEF Startup Awards and get an opportunity to learn from business leaders, win cash prizes and networking opportunities, and become a part of the largest business ecosystem.

  • Learn from the Experts and Leaders

    Get and opportinuty to connect and learn from experts, dedicated mentors and other founders.

  • Showcase your Product

    Get an opportunity to showcase your product to the prominent business leaders, coaches and investors.

  • Become Part of the Ecosystem

    Become part of the largest ecosystem of entrepreneurs in Nepal and grow your reach.

  • Media Coverage

    Get and opportunity to be featured is some of the the most influential media outles.

  • Win Awesome Prizes

    Get a chance to win cash prize along with other awesome prizes.

2022

NYEF Startup Awards 2022

Second series of our signature event, NYEF Startup Awards 2022 brought in some of the most innovative startups of Nepal.

150+

Applicants

7

Finalist

3

Winners

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Meet Our

Experts

Ashankan Malla

Ashankan Malla

Compliance

Founder and Managing Partner, A.M. Legal Services

Mr. Shailendra Raj Giri

Mr. Shailendra Raj Giri

Human Resources

Founder & Chairman - MeroJob.com

Mr. Nidhaan Shrestha

Mr. Nidhaan Shrestha

Investment Readiness

Investment Director, True North Associates

Edvard Nore

Edvard Nore

Investment Readiness (International)

Founder, Nore Ventures

Anup Ghimire

Anup Ghimire

Marketing

Founder, Viewfinders Production / Host, The Doers Podcast

Abhisekh Maskey

Abhisekh Maskey

Presentation

Marketing and Communication Manager, F1Soft International

Meet Our

Mentors

Mr. Amit Agrawal

Mr. Amit Agrawal

Co-founder & Director, Khalti

Dr. Prativa Pandey

Dr. Prativa Pandey

Founder & CEO, Catalyst Technology & Herveda Botanicals

Mr. Suman Rayamajhi

Mr. Suman Rayamajhi

Managing Director, Upaya City Cargo

Meet Our

Sponsors & Partners

Salico

Title Sponsor

FNCCI

Association With

Apex College

Knowledge Partner

Nepal Private Equity Association

Investment Partner

Idea Studio

Community Partner

Antarprerana

Community Partner

NASIT

Community Partner

Important dates for this year awards

Checklist of criterias

Eligibility Criteria

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    Your startup should be officially recognized and registered by the government of Nepal.

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    Your startup should not have been registered more than 5 years ago (before 01/09/2018)

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    Your startup should have a product or service in place.

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    Startup owned by any NYEF member shall not be eligible.

Rules to follow

Code Of Conduct

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    The application form is to be filled in English only.

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    Any false information provided will result in the immediate elimination.

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    Signing a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) is a must

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    Allowances shall not be paid for travel or stay.

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    Participants should be in smart casuals (or more formal attire) during the pitch.

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    The startup founders should be able to commit their time as required for the participation.

Contact Us

We'd love to hear from you

If you would like to contact us, please do not hesitate. We are happy to hear from you. You can also find NYEF on Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin.

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Location

Kathmandu, Nepal