Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship in Nepal faces both promise and pressure. While the country is rich in natural resources, cultural craft, and local ingenuity, most rural communities struggle to turn ideas into enterprises. Barriers like limited market access, poor infrastructure, lack of technical skills, and high dependency on imports make it difficult for small-scale entrepreneurs to thrive. Youth often migrate abroad seeking better opportunities, leaving behind untapped potential and abandoned villages.

At IRD, we are bridging this gap by building ventures that are rooted in community, sustainability, and innovation. Through our Work Root Ventures initiative, we support rural entrepreneurs by launching low-cost, locally adapted solutions like KrishiMitra, Aaditya (hybrid dryers), Kutir (guest stays), and Seed Banks. We also run entrepreneurship camps, provide technical training, and support local production under our Aatmanirbhar movement—helping communities generate income, reduce imports, and build self-reliance from the ground up.