Kathmandu, December 14
Nepalese Young Entrepreneurs Forum (NYEF), the youth wing of the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), has embarked on a mission to strengthen entrepreneurship by fostering strategic collaborations with key organisations, colleges, and institutions, bringing innovative events to boost the entrepreneurial ecosystem.
“Collaborating with esteemed organisations such as Innovation Lab and Parth Student Ventures to mentor and guide aspiring young entrepreneurs, including those from rural areas, is our way of contributing to the community. We’re focused on bridging the existing gaps, nurturing entrepreneurship from an early stage,” said Prarthana Saakha, President of NYEF Kathmandu. “We’re encouraging entrepreneurship early on by organising events at colleges. To support this, we’ve partnered with business colleges like KCM, Apex, ACE, LA, and more to inspire students.”
NYEF Kathmandu has organised a series of events for students and young startups, including speed mentorship programs on Youth Day tailored specifically for student entrepreneurs. More than 40 entrepreneurs benefitted through this speed mentoring event, interacting with more than 12 seasoned entrepreneurs.
“It is the responsibility of organizations like NYEF to create a positive business environment for startups and local businesses” says Abhimanyu Golchha, first-vice president of NYEF Kathmandu.
NYEF also hosts the NYEF Startup Award which is a competition and boot camp for enthusiastic and driven entrepreneurs who aim to nurture their startups into scalable businesses
Appa Sherpa, second-vice president of NYEF Kathmandu said the NYEF Startup Awards aims to create entrepreneurs by giving them a national platform to evaluate, nurture, enhance, and express themselves. While simultaneously creating new income and job opportunities for others.
“NYEF Startup Awards is a perfect representation encapsulating NYEF’s four core values; nation first, growth with shared vision, hunger for learning and making a mark” These initiatives serve as pillars in nurturing and elevating the entrepreneurial spirit within the country.”
In a recent milestone achievement, NYEF Kathmandu hosted a Business-to-Business (B2B) event that facilitated connections among over 80 startup founders. This event, a component of the NYEF Startup Awards, is aimed at fostering invaluable connections and collaborations crucial for the growth and success of these pioneering ventures.
“Events like these are essential platforms for startups to thrive in our dynamic business landscape. NYEF Kathmandu is dedicated to leading initiatives that drive the startup community forward,” sais Sakha. “We are committed to fostering an environment that nurtures the growth and sustainable success of emerging entrepreneurs in Nepal.”
