Nepali start-ups join India's IN-SPAN programme
25 Nepali startups are participating in a fully-funded eight-week training program at IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation as part of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN).Summary
The second cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) has commenced, featuring 25 Nepali startups undergoing an eight-week, fully-funded training and innovation program at IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation in Chennai. The program aims to catalyze cross-border innovation, foster investment linkages, and build enduring entrepreneurial partnerships between the two nations. The inaugural ceremony was attended by key figures from IIT Madras and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu. The first cohort, held in late 2025, was highly successful, resulting in incubation and investment offers for nine Nepali startups. Due to the overwhelming response, the second cohort has been advanced to June 2026. Participants will engage with IIT Madras faculty, interact with Indian startup leaders, and complete skill development modules in Artificial Intelligence, semiconductors, and solar photovoltaics.
(Source：Edex Live)
