Incubate Nepal is a wonderful opportunity to participate, explore and grow with mentors from the top American universities. It is an 8-week virtual program that connects students from all over Nepal to collaborate on open-ended projects. These students are matched with accomplished mentors as they navigate through their projects in small teams. Students will need to think creatively, deeply, and collaboratively as they write papers or prototype apps during the program. Mentors and guest speakers will also provide guidance on the US college admission process, as well as career advice in research and entrepreneurship. Incubate Nepal is completely free and available to students who have completed Grade 11 or Grade 12, and not yet enrolled in university.

This program was founded by a group of MIT and Harvard graduates to make project-based learning more accessible to students in Nepal. In addition to connecting students from all over Nepal, this virtual program offers mentorship and exposure to open-ended projects.

Their application usually opens in May with the deadline around the last week of June. I’m one of the participants of the very first iteration of the Incubate Nepal program back in 2020. I can assure you that this program will teach you multiple things including project based learning, research, collaboration, presentation, college application, and so on.

With so many Nepali students looking at Incubate Nepal to get accepted, the application pool has been quite competitive. However, the first step towards getting in is applying. There are some important tips on approaching the application compiled by two of the founders, Ahilya Khadka and Bibek Pandit, and some of the alumni. Check them out at: Approaching the Incubate Nepal Application | by Incubate Nepal | Medium

While you are ready and their application opens, you can apply at: Incubate Nepal

In the next article, I will talk about the next ECA opportunity: Glocal Teen Hero.