The British College, Kathmandu, successfully hosted the 2026 Finals of the globally recognized Hult Prize, bringing together emerging student entrepreneurs for a day of innovation and purpose-driven entrepreneurship. The event reaffirmed the college's commitment to nurturing socially conscious and globally competitive business leaders.
The competition featured seven competing student startups, a distinguished four-member judging panel, and five supporting partners. Widely regarded as one of the world's premier platforms for student entrepreneurship, the Hult Prize challenges university students to develop scalable business solutions aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . The event provided a high-impact environment where student ventures were rigorously evaluated for real-world relevance, sustainability, and scalability.
A Day of High-Impact Pitching
Seven student ventures took to the stage to present their business models and defend their ideas before the judging panel:
- Endora
- Farm to Table
- Innovo
- Moki Tech
- Paper Flame Studios
- Trail Mapper
- AskMe
The competition showcased diverse solutions addressing real-world challenges across technology, sustainability, and community impact. Each startup was evaluated based on four key criteria:
- Team capability and leadership
- Innovation and feasibility
- Measurable social impact
Business model scalability
Following structured pitch presentations and intensive Q&A sessions, Paper Flame Studios emerged as the winner, impressing the judges with its strong innovation, execution strategy, and compelling potential for impact. The team will now advance to the next stages of the global Hult Prize competition.
Distinguished Judging Panel
The British College assembled a judging panel with expertise across technology, entrepreneurship, corporate strategy, and purpose-driven leadership:
Ankur Chhipi Mourya, CEO of Rewa Soft Pvt. Ltd., contributed insights on technology and scalable business development.
Santosh Tulachan, author, speaker, and former monk, shared perspectives on purpose-driven leadership and social impact.
Pramosh Adhikari, corporate strategist and entrepreneur, evaluated ventures on market viability and execution.
Punit Jajodia, CEO of Programiz, assessed technical strength and product potential.
The combined expertise of the panel ensured a rigorous and balanced evaluation process.
Strategic Partners and Sponsors
The event was made possible through the generous support of its partners and sponsors:
Supporting Partner: MeroHosting
Banking Partner: Mahalaxmi Bank
Gifting Partners: Aeskey Gifting, Bookverse, and Ultima Lifestyle
These partners played a vital role in recognizing and celebrating the achievements of all participating teams.
Leadership and Organisation
The event was organised under the leadership of Campus Director Jeny Manandhar, a student at The British College, with dedicated support from Deputy Campus Directors Prapti Risal and Suprav Lal Karmacharya. Their efforts were complemented by mentorship sessions covering design thinking, sustainability, finance, storytelling, and venture defence, which helped prepare students to tackle real-world challenges with confidence.
The successful hosting of the Hult Prize finals reflects the growing role of The British College, Kathmandu, as a leading platform for student innovation and entrepreneurship in Nepal.
