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KATHMANDU: Idea Studio Nepal has opened applications for its annual programme 'College Idea Hunt 2023' in collaboration with the Faculty of Management Tribhuvan University (TU) and the School of Management Tribhuvan University (TU).
At a press meet organised at the TU's Center for Economic Development and Administration (CEDA) hall on Thursday, Idea Studio Nepal announced the opening of applications for College Idea Hunt 2023.
Idea Studio, which is active in the transformation of Nepali society and promotion of professionalism, is organising the College Idea Hunt 2023 targeting students who are studying in higher education and have new plans and ideas to start a business. Students who have ideas with innovative and sustainable solutions with respect to contemporary problems and opportunities can send their plans to the College Idea Hunt.
Experts and stakeholders from various fields were present at the press meet. Sadichchha Shrestha, Chief of Strategy and Communication, Idea Studio Nepal; Gangaram Bishwakarma, Deputy Director, TU Faculty of Management; Tshering Lama, Executive Chairperson, Idea Studio Nepal; Surendra Subedi, Principal, Kathmandu Model College (KMC); Dilip Parajuli, Assistant Dean, TU Management Faculty, Govinda Tamang, Director, TU School of Management, Anjana Malla, Ideator, College Idea Hunt 2020 and students were present on the occasion.
Idea Studio Nepal's Chief of Strategy and Communication Shrestha briefed about the importance and opportunity of College Idea Hunt.
Likewise, Malla, an ideator of College Idea Hunt 2020, talked about Idea Studio Nepal’s support she received for her startup business. She said that College Idea Hunt 2020 was not only a program but also a source of confidence.
Speaking at the press meet, Assistant Dean Parajuli mentioned that students of Nepal were going abroad rapidly in search of opportunities and said there were also many opportunities in Nepal.
KMC Principal Subedi delivered a speech about the opportunities and the development of entrepreneurship mentality that the students got from Idea Studio Nepal.
On the occasion, Idea Studio Nepal Chief Executive Chairperson Lama urged students who have completed graduation, master's degree and PhD to send applications to College Idea Hunt 2023 if they have any ideas.
The best 20 ideas received in the College Idea Hunt will be provided with various trainings and consultations related to business.
Moreover, the top three winners will get a cash prize of Rs 100,000 each and will get the direct entry to Idea Studio Season 7. They will also have an incubation programme, business network, reality TV show and investment opportunities.
Interested students who want to participate in College Idea Hunt 2023 can send applications before October 1, 2023.
Students can visit the website for the application process, eligibility and video guidelines.
