US-Nepal startup

The US–Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge concluded on 21 February after a three-day accelerator-style program that drew 283 applications from across Nepal. Twenty-five teams were shortlisted to participate in workshops on business fundamentals and one-on-one mentorship sessions with Nepali and US-based experts. Nine finalists presented to a panel of judges, with GarudX claiming first place and Rs350,000 in seed funding.