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Incubation Initiative in Nepal
Jwagal, Kopundole, Lalitpur
GPO Box # 23970
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: 977 1 5525031
info@incubation.org.np
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Partner
Organizations
1. Main Proponent
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IT Professional Forum (ITPF)
Established in 1998, IT Professional Forum is
an association of IT Professionals in Nepal. It
was formally registered at the office of the Chief
District Officer, Kathmandu as a Non-Governmental
and Non-Profitable Organization in 2000. ITPF
is also associated with the Social Welfare Council
of Nepal and is a sectoral member of the
Computer Association of
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Nepal (CAN). ITPF members
represent private, semi-government, government,
academic and financial institutions in Nepal. ITPF has organized technical talks, awareness
programs for computer usage, contributed to the
design of a quality certification system for the
computer professionals in Nepal. It has been advocating
and engaged in providing policy support to the
government in the area legislation, implementation
of electronic procurement system. ITPF has maintained
a very good rapport with the local business community
through the Federation of Nepal Chamber of Commerce
and Industry (FNCCI) and the Nepal Chamber of
Commerce (NCC).
Contact Person:
Mr. Suresh Kumar Regmi, President
IT Professional Forum
1337 Tanka Prasad Ghumti marg
Hanumansthan, Anamnagar, Kathmandu
Telephone + 977 1 4244754
Fax + 977 1 4242518
Email: itpf@info.com.np
URL: www.itpfnepal.org
2. Initial Partners from His Majesty's
Government
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High Level Commission for
Information Technology (HLCIT)
A seven-member High Level Commission for Information
Technology was constituted on the 25th of August
2003 under the chairmanship of The Rt. Honorable
Prime Minister of Nepal with a view to (i) providing
strategic direction and formulating appropriate
policy responses for the development of ICT sector
in the country, (ii) harnessing these technologies
to meet the key development challenges including
governance reform, and (iii) catalyzing economic
growth for poverty reduction.
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The key objective of the HLCIT will be to oversee
the implementation of the National IT Policy and
strategy as well as to provide strategic policy
direction and support to the government to build
knowledge-based institutions and industries.
The Commission believes that the Incubator System
in Nepal is the need of the hour and any support
extended to it will go a long way towards strengthening
the IT capabilities in the country.
Contact Person:
Mr. Atma Ram Ghimire, Member Secretary
High Level Commission for Information Technology
E-mail: info@ncit.gov.np
Telephone + 977 1 4242843
Fax + 977 1 4243362
URL: www.hlcit.gov.np
3. Initial Partners from Trade and
Commerce Organization
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Nepal Chamber of Commerce
(NCC)
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce, established in
the year 1952, is the first Chamber of Commerce
in the Kingdom of Nepal. At present, it has more
than 10,000 registered members (firms). Located
in Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal, the NCC
has been playing a remarkable role in business
promotion and assisting His Majesty's Government
of Nepal in the formulation of its commercial,
industrial and fiscal policies.
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The prime objective of the NCC is to assist in
the development of the national economy through
the promotion and protection of commerce and industries
both in the private and public sectors. Its leading
tasks:
- To foster good relationships and unity among
the members of the trading community and industrialists.
- To develop links with commercial and industrial
institutions around the world and build an
environment of cooperation for the betterment
of the national economy.
- To organize trade and industrial fairs and
to facilitate Nepali participants in such
fairs.
- To issue certificates of origin to Nepali
products.
- To establish or encourage the establishment
of academic institutions related to commerce,
industry, finance etc., and to hold workshops,
seminars, and training and research programs.
The Nepal Chamber of Commerce has realized the
need of a business incubation system in the country,
has expressed its interest to collaborate, and
has pledged its full support for the venture.
Contact Person:
Mr. Rajesh Kazi Shrestha, President
Nepal Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Bhavan, Jamal, Kantipath
E-mail: chamber@wlink.com.np
Telephone + 977 1 4230947
Fax + 977 1 4229998
URL: www.nepalchamber.org
4. Initial Partners from Academic
Institutions
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4.1 Kathmandu University
(KU)
Kathmandu University was established on the 11th
of December 1991 with a vision to become a world-class
university devoted to bringing knowledge and technology
to the service of the country. The Right Honorable
Prime Minister is the chancellor of the university. The university campus at
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Dhulikhel was inaugurated
by His Royal Highness Crown Prince in August 1995.
Kathmandu University is an independent, non-profit,
non-government institution that was created through
a private initiative. It is being developed as
an institution of higher learning dedicated to
maintain high standards of academic excellence.
The objective of Kathmandu University is to provide
undergraduate and post graduate programs in the
fields of engineering, science, management, arts,
education and medical sciences. Till today, it
has been providing (i) undergraduate courses in
engineering (computer, electrical & electronics,
and mechanical) and the sciences (pharmacy, biology
and applied biology), (ii) undergraduate studies
in music, (iii) a program in management (Master
in Business Administration), and (iv) short-duration
courses provided by the School of Arts and the
School of Education.
Contact Person:
Prof. Dr. Suresh Raj Sharma, Vice-Chancellor
Kathmandu University
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
E-mail: kuweb@ku.edu.np
Telephone + 977 011 661399, 661511, 663188
Fax + 977 011 661443
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4.2 Kathmandu Engineering
College (KEC), Tribhuvan University
The Kathmandu Engineering College, affiliated
to the Tribhuvan University (the oldest university
in Nepal), was established in 1998, with a view
to generate skilled manpower in the fields of
engineering and architecture within the country.
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It runs on the collective efforts of Nepali educationists
who have dedicated their lives for the development
of the education system in Nepal. KEC believes
not only in imparting a high level of engineering
education to its students but also in creating
a competitive and friendly learning environment
in the college.
It's objective is to produce qualified and competent
engineers needed to meet the national aspirations
and goals. KEC is also devoted to performing various
research and development projects so as to strengthen
the engineering base of the country and come up
with technological breakthroughs in the near future.
The Kathmandu Engineering College believes that
this venture will definitely benefit its students
and has pledged its support for a possible collaboration
with the ITPF on the matter.
Contact Person:
Mr. Chand S. Rana, Principal
Kathmandu Engineering College
E-mail: kec@info.com.np
Telephone + 977 1 4284902
Fax + 977 1 4272653
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