ECA Opportunities

Eligibility: Nepali university students forming teams of 3–5. Must submit ideas addressing SDGs.

Description: Hult Prize is an international social entrepreneurship competition. Nepali students create innovative business ideas to solve global challenges, receiving mentorship, practical experience, and networking with global entrepreneurs.

Category: Initiatives

Eligibility: Open to Nepali youth and students, teams of 3–5. Must register online and follow event rules.

Description: Startup Weekend Nepal is a 54-hour entrepreneurship hackathon. Nepali students ideate, prototype, and pitch solutions, gaining mentorship, collaboration experience, and skills in innovation, leadership, and business development.

Category: Initiatives

Eligibility: Open to all Nepali students, individually or in teams. Participants register online or through local hubs.

Description: NASA Space Apps Challenge is a global hackathon solving real NASA challenges. Nepali teams collaborate virtually or locally, designing software, hardware, or research solutions. Participants enhance problem-solving, teamwork, coding, and innovation skills.

Category: Other

Eligibility: Nepali high school students aged 14+. Must register via official MUN conference portals or schools.

Description: International MUN simulates UN conferences for diplomacy and debate. Nepali students participate virtually or in-person, learning negotiation, public speaking, policy research, and cross-cultural collaboration, enhancing global awareness and leadership skills.

Category: Debate

Eligibility: Nepali high school students 14–18. Must apply individually or through school delegation.

Description: HMUN is one of the most prestigious MUN conferences globally. Nepali students debate real-world issues, develop public speaking, research, and diplomacy skills. Exposure to international delegates and workshops strengthens leadership and global perspective.

Category: Debate