Swarrnim University Forges Historic Partnership with Nepal’s Business Promotion Centre

Gandhinagar: Setting the stage for cross-border cooperation in innovation, entrepreneurship and incubation, Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University based in Gandhinagar, India is proud to announce a significant milestone for Swarrnim Incubation Centre. The centre has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Business Promotion Centre under Pokhara Metropolitan Corporation, Nepal. The collaboration marks the Swarrnim Incubation Centre’s first-ever partnership with an international startup ecosystem stakeholder.  

The MoU was formalised by Mr. Jiten Thakkar, Incubation Manager at Swarrnim Incubation Centre, and Mr. Shivraj Chaulagai, Chief Administrative Officer of the Pokhara Metropolitan Corporation of Nepal. The MoU signing ceremony took place in the presence of Mr. Dhanraj Acharya from Pokhara Metropolitan Corporation, underscoring the significance of this international alliance.

The idea behind the collaboration is to nurture startups in sectors that particularly support Pokhara, Nepal in bolstering tourism. That apart, the focus will also be on enterprises operating in the technology, agriculture and health sectors. The expertise of Swarrnim Incubation Centre lies in nurturing startups from ideation to prototype. This way, both the institutions will jointly work on development of new startups and help cultivate an entrepreneurship mindset for students as well.

This partnership is set to unlock new opportunities for the promotion of startups and innovation in both regions. As part of the collaboration, the two organisations will host joint workshops, organise incubation programs, and other startup-related activities with a view to support entrepreneurs and innovators in India and Nepal. Additionally, both parties will collaborate on sharing knowledge and resources to further promote entrepreneurship and help enhance the startup ecosystem at a global scale. 

Speaking about the collaboration, Shri Adi Rishabh Jain, Vice President of Swarrnim Startup and Innovation University, said, “At Swarrnim University, we are committed to empowering entrepreneurs and innovators by providing them with the resources, mentorship, and infrastructure needed to thrive. This partnership with Nepal’s Business Promotion Centre opens exciting avenues for knowledge exchange and mutual growth, further solidifying our position as a key stakeholder in the startup ecosystem in India, slowly scaling to global level.”

“By partnering with the Business Promotion Centre in Nepal, we aim to build a vibrant startup ecosystem that empowers young entrepreneurs with the tools, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed,” Shri Adi Rishabh Jain further went on to say.  

The alliance also aims to strengthen ties between India and Nepal in the field of entrepreneurship by encouraging meaningful collaborations among budding entrepreneurs.