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About the Program
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) has launched the Digital Innovation for Growth and Inclusion in Nepal (DIGI Nepal) project. This project incentivizes the development and adoption of digital solutions through grant funding and technical assistance, facilitating access to Swiss and international expertise. Under the program’s first phase, DIGI Nepal is supporting development and piloting of innovative digital solutions through acceleration.
To implement the acceleration facilitation component for the agriculture services and logistics sector (including advisory platforms, agri-insurance, e-marketplace, financing, warehousing, transportation and others), Beed Management and Tangent Waves have been selected by the SDC to implement a one year “Agri Digi-Tech Challenge (ADTC)” program. This program aims to support digital tech companies to develop impactful digital innovations, integrate them into business models, and pilot their solutions. The program will offer technical assistance, mentorship support, learning and networking opportunities, and other relevant additional support.
Gain invaluable insights from seasoned business and technology experts to refine your agri digi-tech solution and enhance its market viability.
Benefit from a structured four-month program designed to accelerate your startup's growth, providing access to resources, networks, and support.
Showcase your potential to a network of investors, increasing your chances of securing funding to scale your agri digi-tech venture.
Connect with industry leaders, potential partners, and other innovative startups to build a strong professional network.
Acquire new skills and knowledge in digital agriculture, business development, and pitching through workshops and training sessions.
Utilize advanced technologies, data, and tools to enhance your product or service.
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Who can apply?
We are looking for Nepali agri digi-tech companies, agri-tech SMEs, strategic business units (SBUs) embedded within large conglomerates or start-ups that leverage digital technology and innovation to enhance agricultural efficiency, productivity, logistics, value chain and sustainability.
Agri Digi-Tech is the integration of digital technologies into every stage of agriculture including logistics, from farm to table. It encompasses a broad spectrum of innovations that spread across mobile apps, software, online solutions, IoT, AI, blockchain, and more. Agri Digi-Tech interventions will ultimately contribute to a more resilient, sustainable, efficient, and profitable agricultural sector.
The program defines a start-up applicant as an initiative that is either in the idea phase, has a prototype awaiting commercialization, or is currently in the testing phase with a user base. The initiative might not have registered yet.
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For the purpose of the program, a company would mean a registered company with at least one year of operations and audited financials. This is also open to well-established companies with multi-year experience in digital technology.
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Timeline
Disclaimer
Only applications received within the submission window deadline, i.e., September 15, 2024 (11:59 PM), will be considered for further evaluation.
The completed application submission does not guarantee selection for acceleration and support services.
We will not accept in-person visits or phone calls. For any clarifications about the application process, applicants should contact us at the provided email address.
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