With one of the core objective of Connect[IN] initiative, to scout Startups, provide them with training and mentorship in the Incubation programe, and finally take the most promising startups to the finale and bring the dream come true, the event is all set to rock the stage on 19th of January, 2019. The organizers hosted series of college and youth level promotional activities and Ideation workshops in various cities to look for the entrepreneurial enthusiasts.
Entrepreneurship has taken a giant leap in the country with the involvement of so many start ups and the accelerator programs and incubation agencies. The Nepalese and Indian entrepreneurial ecosystem is at its prime. Whether it is in the area of technology, ecommerce, travel or agriculture, startups are designing and implementing matchless ideas. On the contrary, for these ideas to make the impact there is a need of serious support systems. These great leadership minds of the two countries need to be invested in and connected to the support system actors.
‘For the Better Market’ the Clock b Business Innovations and Embassy of India has well understood the need of collaboration and networking. Nepalese market remains interesting, creative yet fragile and is vulnerable to external climates. Indian market is undergoing a Startup revolution, so to say, and the entrepreneurs are raring to take the challenge to the Goliath. In order for the market to develop, all the market actors need to unite and create a business community that builds, earns and prospers together.
At a time when Nepali startups are trying to make footprints in various business sectors, it has become important to connect them with budding entrepreneurs from other countries and various players of the startup ecosystem. In 24 March 2018, Clock b Business Innovations and Embassy of India introduced a never-before matchless platform; Connect[IN] – International Entrepreneurship Conclave. This programme brought together over 400 Nepalese and Indian startups, entrepreneurs, investors, venture capitalists, aspiring youths, experts, high ranking Nepali and Indian government officials and representatives from media.
Keeping the same fervor, Clock b Business Innovations is designing a platform that focuses on supporting the young entrepreneurial community of Nepal and creating an idea exchange platform for entrepreneurs from India and Nepal. Connect [IN] – 2nd International Entrepreneurship Conclave promotes the young entrepreneurs to connect with investors and venture capitalists, discuss with the entrepreneurial ecosystem actors and network with fellow entrepreneurs from India.
This event at its core is designed to celebrate entrepreneurship and its spirit.
Few reasons to attend the international conclave are:
- To meet with great entrepreneurial minds of Nepal & India
- To build professional connections with startups, entrepreneurs and business persons
- To interact with media, investors, mentors and other important support system actors
- For speed networking and promote concepts, business, products, services or even yourselves
- To meet celebrated entrepreneurs and listen to their inspiring stories, further enhancing networking needs
This conference is primarily designed for Startups & Entrepreneurs from India and Nepal.
Who are we meeting ?
We have crafted most sessions in this event by ourselves. Clock b works for testing new ideas, we recommend you to come visit the event to know why this event is matchless. Meanwhile let’s explore the highlight sessions of the event.
There are many known and some high profile speakers, to give the event a new height. Aditya Ghosh, CEO, India and South Asia of OYO Hotels and homes; Hem Raj Dhakal, Co-founder and MD of IME Group; Vikrant Gugnani, Founder, TransAsia and Yourfirst ventures; Ranjit Acharya, CEO of Prisma Advertising as mentors where as Narottam Aryal, President of King’s College; Kapidhawaja Pratap Singh, Second Secretary (Commerce), Embassy of India; Kuber Chalise, Editor of Karobar daily; Bibhubisan Bista, Founder of Young Innovation; Santoshi Rana, Founder, Bihani Social Ventures; Nanda Kishor Mandal, Founder, WDAC; Varun Sarraf, Social Entrepreneur; Sushil Pokhrel, CEO, Sushmit Group; Denise Cresisson, CEO, Gogati Global; Asgar Ali, IT consultant to the PMO; Gyanendra Pd. Dhungana, CEO, Nepal Bangladesh Bank Ltd; Bishnu Rimal, Chief Advisor to the PMO.
The finalist for this season are :
Airlift,
Swadeshi Innovations,
Maker Valley,
Unschool,
Offering Happiness, and
Walkman
DIALOGUE
One can share queries and discuss with the important stakeholders of entrepreneurial ecosystem of Nepal & India. Get best advice and live suggestions about queries related to entrepreneurship, startups & innovation from academicians, investors, media person and entrepreneurs.
PITCH FM
Startups would make their five minute investment pitch in front of investors and venture capitalists, accelerators and incubators of Nepal & India.
STARTUP STORIES
This session is dedicated to those who rose above the odds and made a significant contribution in the social and economic development of Nepal and India as a Startup/ Entrepreneur. This session is a celebration of passion, creation and success.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To make the investment pitch at the event, startups and entrepreneurs would need to submit their company profile to the organizing committee. Then the panel of jury will select the finest startups to make the investment pitch at the event. Besides the startups and entrepreneurs all other attendees will be invited according to their roles in the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Nepal.
VENUE
Kathmandu: Hotel Yak & Yeti, Durbar Marg
DATE & TIME Saturday, 19 January 2019; Time – 9 AM Onwards
The time line is as follow:
