Are you a startup enterprise to transform Nepal’s agriculture and food system through digital innovation? Here is your chance.
iDE (International Development Enterprises) Nepal, a global non-profit organization working towards developing innovative and sustainable solutions to end poverty, has officially opened applications for the Digital Entrepreneurship Award 2025, calling on startups, entrepreneurs, and innovators across Nepal to develop digital solutions that can revolutionize the country’s agriculture and food systems.
The award aims to identify and support enterprises that leverage technology to improve production, processing, market access, financing, and sustainability in Nepal’s agro-food sector and make a tangible difference for farmers and communities.
Why participate?
Digital innovation is changing the way farmers work, connect, and grow. Startup enterprises developing smart farming tools, market access platforms, or climate-resilient technologies are creating real impact for farmers and communities. This award offers recognition, technical support, and mentorship to help scale these solutions.
Focus Areas
The competition encourages applications in the following areas:
- Agri-Tech: Precision farming, data-driven advisory, and digital input systems
- Market Access: E-commerce platforms, digital cooperatives, and market linkage tools
- Financial Inclusion: Digital financing, agri-insurance, and fintech solutions
- Climate Resilience: Sustainable resource use, adaptation technologies, and carbon-smart agriculture
- Food Systems Innovation: Nutrition, traceability, processing, and value addition solutions
Who Should Apply:
Startups, MSMEs, and teams delivering scalable digital solutions in Nepal’s agri-food sector.
Both registered businesses and innovative pilot initiatives are encouraged to apply.
Benefits for Selected Participants:
- Cash support and technical guidance.
- One-on-one mentoring from sector experts.
- Exclusive opportunity to pitch to major stakeholders and gain visibility.
Deadline: 5th December 2025
Apply Now: [Link Here]
