About The Event
Startup world cup Nepal regional competition is the all Nepal regional competition brought in this region by startup hub Nepal and World trade Group Nepal to foster the local innovation to reach the global platform. It is a global competition which provide chance to meet global startups, provides access to new deals all around the world, helps to build network with investors and corporate representatives and win the grand price of $1 million. Startups, Corporate companies and investors can join this competition event and get the benefits of networking, investment opportunities, meet the experts of the field.
Where
Kathmandu
Nepal
When
19th May
2021
Speaker from Government Sector
Here are some of our Speakers for the Event

Mr. Bishnu Poudel
Minister, Ministry of Finance

Mr. Lekhraj Bhatta
Minister, MoICS

Mr. Krishna Gopal Shrestha
Minister, Education

Prof. Dr. Puspa Raj Kandel
Vice-Chariman, NPC

Mr. Shanker Das Birnagi
Chief Secretary

Mr. Maha Prasad Adhikari
Governor, NRB

Mr. Dinesh Bhattarai
Secretary, Commerce & Supplies

Mr. Arjun Prasad Pokharel
Secretary, Industry

Mr. Sushil Bhatta
CEO, Investment Board Nepal

Mr. Asgar Ali
IT Expert to The Prime Minister

Mr. Chandra Kumar Ghimire
Former Secretary (Industry), MoICP
Startup World Cup Ambassador
Meet our Startup World Cup Ambassador

Scott Voulgaris
Investor at Pegasus Tech Ventures
Event Judges
Here are some of our judges for the competition

Bill Reichert
Partner at Pegasus Tech Venture

Adnan Siddiqui
Retail Industry Leader - Middle East (Gulf & Levant) at IBM

Dennis Kibirev
Founder and CEO of FrontierFunder
SPEAKERS/EXPERTS/MENTORS
Here are some of our Speakers/Experts/Mentors for the Event

Shekhar Golchha
President, FNCCI

Satish K. More
President, CNI

Anil Keshary Shah
CEO, Nabil Bank

Rupesh K. Shrestha
Assistant Professor, Kathmandu University

Joseph Silvanus
Managing Director, Dolma Consulting, Nepal

Dr. Shambhu Pokharel
Chairman, World Trade Group Nepal

Lokraj Sharma
Chairman. Social Entrepreneurship Council, NRN(Denmark)

Dr. Sunil Sijapati
Startup Ecosystem expert

Dr. Bachu Kailash Kaini
Academic in Health Care Management

Ganesh Shah
Former Environment Minister
International Speakers
Here are some of our international speakers

Mahesh Murthy
Founder/Director, Exseed Space

Karma Bhutia
Startup Ecosystem expert
Panelist and Convener
Here are few of our Panelist and Convener

Bam Bahadur Mishra
Deputy Governer, NRB

Hempal Shrestha
Co Founder, Nepal Entrepreneurs’ Hub

Deependra Bajracharya
Corporate Account Orchestration at Microsoft
Event Schedule
Here is our event schedule
Registration
Inauguration
Fireside Talk
Global Trends in Startups
Lunch Break
Startup Ecosystem in Nepal
World Cup Pitch Deck
Making Nepal a Startup Nation
Digital Transformation / Regulatory Barriers for Startups
Global Innovation / Nepal's Position
Closing and Networking Session
Cocktail Dinner
Event Venue
Event venue location info and gallery
Aloft Hotel Thamel
Kathmandu, Nepal
19th May, 2021
In association with
F.A.Q
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Who can apply for the startup world cup?
Startups of any domain at any stage can apply to this competition. Even if you have raised the capital, you can apply to this competition.
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How many startups will be selected from the regional competition?
Winner of the Startup World Cup- Nepal Will go to USA for the Global-Final Competition.
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Is there other website for the competition?
Yes, you can also visit our website www.startuphubnepal.com for the information about STARTUP WORLD CUP.
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How to apply to the competition?
you can apply with our online application from the website. There is the registration button in menu of this website and startuphubnepal.com and worldtradegroupnepal.com as well.
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Where will be the Grand Finale Hosted?
Grand finale will take place in San Francisco on May 21, 2021.
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What is the prize money for the winner of the grand finale?
The winner will receive an investment Prize of US $1 million.
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Do we need to pay for the participation?
No, You don't have to pay for the participation. It's free for the Startups.
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Who will provide the air Ticket and other logistic for going to USA for the winner of Nepal?
Organizing team will bear these Expenses.
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I have concept, but i haven't made it as project. How can i participate?
Consult the Startuphubnepal team ASAP, as far as possible, they will help you to make your idea, a project.
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Can i call directly to know about STARTUP WORLD CUP?
Yes, you can call and know more about Startup World Cup.
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Is there any fee regarding the competition?
There is no fee for startups for participations. However, there is $100 fee to others.
*Participators are requested to collect free passes for the competition.* (Refer to Event Prices)
EVENT PRICE LIST
PRICES FOR THE EVENT
*FREE FOR STARTUPS*
EARLY BIRDS
$50
- For 50 early registeration
- Attend the event
- Meet with CEO and other personalities
- Cocktail Dinner and Reception
- Certification of Participation
STUDENT
$60
- For Valid Students
- Attend the event
- Meet with CEO and other personalities
- Cocktail Dinner and Reception
- Certification of Participation
INDIVIDUAL
$100
- For Individual
- Attend the event
- Meet with CEO and other personalities
- Cocktail Dinner and Reception
- Certification of Participation
CORPORATE
$200
- For Corporate
- Attend the event
- Meet with CEO and other personalities
- Cocktail Dinner and Reception
- Certification of Participation