Startup Mela 2018 to be held in Kathmandu on 16th and 17th on February.
The-Startup Mela is one of the largest event going to happen in Nepal to be leading platforms which connects startup, entrepreneurs, innovators from Nepal to the Investors, cooperations and other platforms to grow startup globally as well as to build an ecosystem of the startup in Nepal. The event is initiative of The-Startup.Org to maintain startup and entrepreneurial eco-system through a grand event for social and economic improvement.
The global event The Startup Mela is marquee event, which represents over over three thousands people globally. This year is going to be Historical festival of Startup & Entrepreneurs for first time in Nepal as it has various features as mentioned below.
The theme of the event of to enhance and develop the entrepreneurship of Nepalese young people – Theneshwor Gautam, Chairperson, AAVA Group Pvt. Ltd.
Startup Mela started because mainly in developing and under develop countries. Startup have ideas, there are local investors, service providers, entrepreneurs who are looking platform for Networking, Investment, Connection, Clients and Global expansion. However, there is lack of strong eco system of startup and entrepreneurs as well as lack of startup culture. So, this is event for startups and entrepreneurs where one can learn, build, connect, network, find and share.
Objectives of Startup Mela
- To Build an eco-system of startup and entrepreneurs in Nepal.
- To Find possibilities, problems and solutions for startup in Nepal.
- To connectNepali Startup with global Market
- To encourage startup and entrepreneurs for innovation and initiation.
- To raise issues to build startup and entrepreneur-friendly policy in Nepal.
Keynote Speakers of Startup Mela
Detail of the event
Date : 16th and 17th of February, 2018
Venue : The Hotel Platinum & Spa, Soltimode Kathmandu
Time: 10 AM- 5PM
Registration Fee : Nrs 1500
Official Organizer for Nepal: AAVA GROUP Pvt. Ltd.
Registration Type : Online – Register here
For more information, visit the official website here.
Venue Location – The Hotel Platinum & Spa, Soltimode
Startup Competition and Idea competition
The Startup Mela also organizing the competition to boost the young talents of Nepal. There are twi categories for competition
Start Up Competition and Idea Competition
1. Startup Competition
The 16 most promising startup from all part of Nepal will be the finalist from following sectors:
- Travel & Tourism
- Agriculture
- Art & Culture
- Healthcare & Biotech
- Hospitality
- Lifestyle & Fashion
- Education
- Technology
- Energy
- Nature & Ayurveda
- B2B
- B2C
- Fintech
- Food & Beverage
- Environment
- Social Initiatives
Expert mentors will support to grow and give an international platform to The best startup of the year 2018.
2. Idea Competition
There is an idea competition too. The most promising 16 ideas will be finalist which can solve the current problem of Nepal as well which can compete in Global Market.The expert team will support The Best Idea of the year 2018 to covert Idea into the startup.
Register here for Startup Competition – Register
Register here for Idea Competition – Register