Nepal Communitere concluded the program by hosting a Demo Day and Graduation celebration on January 17, 2020, at Hotel Himalaya, where 5 outstanding startups pitched their ideas to potential seed investors, financial institutions, banks, donor agencies and key players of…
As we enter into a new year of growth and transformation this 2020, Nepal Communitere is really excited to announce a new leadership structure. Aarati Joshi and Padmakshi Rana are joining Bahar as Deputy Directors in leading this dynamic innovation…
I came in to Nepal Communitere towards the end of 2018, when the first year of I-Cube was coming to a close and all of the startups and the I-Cube team were getting ready for the big Demo-day. I was…
Narayan Acharaya has been a part of the Nepal Communitere community since 2015. You can find him in one of our container offices, doing important work for Rammed Earth Solutions, a company he co-founded. Narayan’s dedication and drive and goal…
‘करले होइन, रहरले नै देशमा बसेको मान्छे On any given day, you’ll find Anil Parajuli at a road side local tea shop or a restaurant of his choice engaged in close conversation with an I-Cube entrepreneur, or one of the…
Suresh Bashyal says that this tradition of making footwear has been part of different communities for generations, and taking this tradition forward in a systematic way that allows all of the people involved to profit and prosper is important. “The…
Footpaths and gutters strewn with plastic waste, such as biscuit wrappers, is a common sight in Nepal. The plastic we see on the ground often ends up in streams, rivers, and eventually in the ocean. If they’re picked up, they…
Padmakshi has over 10 years researching, understanding and consulting at the intersection of business sustainability and innovation. Her consultancy work and research interests focus on sustainable business models, value exchanges and networks, stakeholder collaboration, and materiality and reporting for sustainability.…
Love to shop but want to do it in a more sustainable way while supporting Nepali startups? We’re introducing the “Sustainability Series,” a pop-up store for sustainability-minded startups participating in our I-Cube Incubation Program. The pop-up store will help Nepali…
Riding a bike is almost non-negotiable when it comes to reducing our carbon footprint; we can stay healthy while making sure we don’t contribute towards Kathmandu’s already-hazardous air pollution. With monsoon rolling in soon, however, bike-owners around the valley will…
