Nov 01, Kathmandu- IN-SPAN, a new startup platform, invites applications from Nepali entrepreneurs with transformative ideas to participate in an innovative cross-border initiative connecting the vibrant startup ecosystems of Nepal and India.

IN-SPAN features an 8-week, fully-funded training and innovation program at IIT Madras, delivered in collaboration with IIT Madras Pravartak. IIT Madras Pravartak is a leading incubator which has incubated 46 startups with 14 successfully commercializing their technologies. Participants will benefit from hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and internship opportunities designed to take their ideas from concept to creation.

Building on the success of previous India-Nepal startup initiatives, including the 1st India-Nepal Startup Connect (24 January 2023) and the 2nd India-Nepal Startup Connect: Curtain Raiser for Startup Mahakumbh (7 February 2025) organized by the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, IN-SPAN provides a unique opportunity for Nepali startups to gain mentorship, training, and industry exposure at one of India’s top innovation hubs.

Selection for the program will be competitive based on the applications and interviews, ensuring a cohort of highly motivated and promising startups.

Applications are open from 1–15 November 2025. Interested entrepreneurs can apply online at https://shorturl.at/Au8zh

For more information, please visit https://www.indembkathmandu.gov.in/data-detail/1086