Fully funded innovation program for Nepali Startups & Innovators 

The India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN) is now accepting applications for its prestigious 8-week fully funded innovation program at IIT Madras, India.

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India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN)
An exclusive opportunity for Nepali entrepreneurs and startups to engage with India’s leading innovation ecosystem through a fully funded 8-week residential program at IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation.

Program Overview

• Duration: 8 weeks
• Start Date: 1 December 2025
• Application Deadline: 15 November 2025
• Location: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, India
• Funding: All costs (travel, boarding, lodging, training) covered by the Embassy of India

Training Structure

• Weeks 1–4: Entrepreneurship Training
• Weeks 5–6: Specialized Skills Training
• Weeks 7–8: Internship

Skill Tracks

• Artificial Intelligence
• Electronics Kit Handling
• Solar Installation and Maintenance

Certification

Participants will receive an official IIT Madras Pravartak Certification upon successful completion.

Ecosystem Benefits

• Collaboration with IIT Madras, Tribhuvan University, and Kathmandu University
• Access to India’s startup ecosystem with over 100 unicorns
• Mentorship from domain experts and CXOs
• Inclusion in the IITM Pravartak alumni network
• Exposure to a hub that has incubated 46 startups, 14 of which have commercialized

Selection Process

• Applications reviewed by a selection committee
• Shortlisted candidates interviewed online

Requirements

• Participants must bring their own laptops

Contact

Shri Atul Madan (Embassy of India, Kathmandu)
Email: comsec.kathmandu@mea.gov.in
Phone: +977-985-110-7052

This is your gateway to scale, innovate, and collaborate across borders. Don’t miss out—Nepal’s next big startup story could be yours.