Entries open for Future Roots – Start Up Awards 2025 (Nepal)

Focus Areas

• Sustainable Agriculture: Solutions aimed at improving the agricultural sector through eco-friendly practices, resource optimisation, and waste reduction.
• Renewable Energy: Innovation in clean, renewable energy technologies and solutions.
• Technology for Sustainability: Digital or tech-based solutions that help industries or communities become more sustainable.
• Social Impact: Startups that provide innovative solutions for social challenges in Nepal, including healthcare, education, and poverty alleviation.
• Made in Nepal: Innovative and sustainable approach in creating and championing Made in Nepal products that are ethical and hand made.

Funding Information

• Grants and Incentives:
  • 1st prize winner will receive a grant of 1.5 lakh rupees NPR
  • 2nd prize winner will receive a grant of 1 lakh rupees NPR
  • 3rd prize winner will receive a grant of 50,000 rupees NPR
  • Exposure: Opportunities for media coverage, partnership introductions, and exposure to potential clients and investors.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to Nepali & Nepali Diaspora companies that are officially registered.
• Startups should focus on creating solutions that promote sustainability, environmental responsibility, and/or innovation within their industry.
• Participating companies must have a clear, actionable business plan and be in the early stages of their startup journey.
• Businesses that have been in operation for less than 3 years only.

Judging Criteria

• Innovation: How unique and creative is the solution?
• Sustainability Impact: How will the solution promote long-term environmental and social benefits?
• Feasibility & Scalability: Does the business have a practical plan for growth and market entry?
• Team & Execution: Does the team have the necessary skills and vision to execute the plan?

For more information, visit UNDO.