Kathmandu – The Grand Finale of the Hult Prize at Saraswati Multiple Campus is going to be held on 13 Poush 2082 (March 25, 2026) at Hotel Manang. A total of 12 teams will compete in the final round with their innovative startup ideas.
The event is being led by Campus Director Surendra Aryal. Under his leadership, the campus successfully organized different workshops, mentoring sessions, and entrepreneurial activities leading up to the Grand Finale. His coordination and dedication have played an important role in motivating students to develop creative startup ideas and actively participate in the competition.
The Chief Guest of the program will be Er. Umesh Kumar Gupta, Executive Director of the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute (IEDI). The judging panel includes Snehalata R. Thapa, Aaditya Acharya, Susan Dangol, and Sanot Adhakari.
Before reaching the grand finale, participants attended various sessions such as Generative AI, Pre-Pitching, Business Model Canvas, Design Thinking, Startup Workshop, and a session on launching startups in Nepal focusing on challenges and opportunities. There were also activities like hiking and health & happiness workshops to strengthen teamwork and leadership skills.
The event has partnered with different brands and organizations for successful execution. The Grand Finale is expected to be an exciting platform where young innovators will present their ideas and compete for the campus title.
The Hult Prize continues to inspire students to think creatively and build solutions that create real impact in society.
