Project: Ignite Sarlahi: Youth Innovation Bootcamp 🔥

The Entrepreneurial Spark

Sarlahi possesses a strong youth demographic with high potential, but low access to formal business training and seed funding. This 10-day intensive bootcamp aimed to transform raw ideas into viable business plans.

Bootcamp Structure

Total Participants: 40 selected young innovators. Mentors: 8 industry experts and seasoned entrepreneurs.

Core Curriculum (Project Stages)

1. Ideation & Validation: Lean Canvas Model and market research.
2. Financial Modeling: Creating profit/loss projections and cash flow statements.
3. Branding & Digital Strategy: Developing a minimal viable product (MVP) and online presence.
4. Pitching: Public speaking and investor presentation skills.

Investment and Outcomes

The bootcamp culminated in a Pitch Competition before a panel of local investors and foundation representatives.

Success Metrics

| Outcome | Description | | :--- | :--- | | New Startups Incubated | 5 (3 in Agro-Tech, 2 in Digital Services) | | Seed Funding Secured | 2 teams received a total of NPR 500,000 from the Youth Innovation Fund | | Job Creation | Estimated 15 direct and 40 indirect jobs created within the first year |

“We provided the roadmap; the youth brought the fuel. The energy and quality of ideas were inspiring.” – Lead Mentor, Startup Incubation Cell.

Our commitment extends beyond the bootcamp, offering six months of follow-up mentorship to the incubated startups.