Kathmandu: The British College (TBC), the exclusive National Organiser of the Startup World Cup Nepal Chapter 2026, has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Computer Association of Nepal Federation (CAN Federation). Under the agreement, CAN Federation will serve as the Strategic Organising Partner for Nepal’s flagship global startup competition.
The MoU was signed on 7 July 2026 by Mr. Rajen Kandel, Group CEO of The Kandel Group and The British College, and Mr. Chiranjibi Adhikari, Acting President of CAN Federation and Founder CEO of One Cover Private Limited. The partnership aims to strengthen Nepal’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by identifying, nurturing, and showcasing innovative startups while connecting them with global opportunities through the Startup World Cup platform.
As the Strategic Organising Partner, CAN Federation will collaborate closely with The British College to deliver the Startup World Cup Nepal 2026. Together, the two organizations will conduct provincial-level competitions, expand outreach efforts across the country, engage experienced mentors and investors, and host the National Finale. The initiative seeks to identify Nepal’s most promising startups and provide them with access to international opportunities.
Speaking on the partnership, Mr. Rajen Kandel, Group CEO of The Kandel Group and The British College, said: “Innovation and entrepreneurship are key drivers of Nepal’s future economic growth. Through this partnership with CAN Federation, we are creating a stronger national platform for startups to access mentorship, investment, and global opportunities. We are committed to empowering Nepali entrepreneurs and showcasing their potential to the world through Startup World Cup Nepal.”
Mr. Chiranjibi Adhikari, Acting President of CAN Federation and Founder CEO of One Cover Private Limited, added: “CAN Federation has always been dedicated to advancing Nepal’s technology and innovation ecosystem. By partnering with The British College, we aim to strengthen collaboration across the startup community, encourage innovation nationwide, and provide entrepreneurs with meaningful opportunities to connect with industry leaders, investors, and international platforms.”
The Startup World Cup, organized globally by Pegasus Tech Ventures, is one of the world’s largest startup pitch competitions, spanning more than 100 regional competitions across over 60 countries. The winner of the Nepal Chapter will earn the opportunity to represent Nepal at the Global Grand Finale in Silicon Valley, where startups will compete for a chance to secure a US$1 million investment prize, subject to the competition’s official terms and conditions.
This partnership marks another significant milestone in The British College’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and global engagement, while reinforcing CAN Federation’s continued efforts to support Nepal’s growing startup and technology ecosystem.
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