About Startup Discovery Asia

Join us as we drive the growth of South Asia’s startup ecosystem, making it green, inclusive, and resilient for all communities.

Startup Discovery Asia (SDA), a sister company of Startup Discovery School, operates regionally with global engagement. Led by young Nepali women, SDA's mission is to foster innovation among startups led by youth, women and marginalised communities in South Asia. We aim to establish a secure environment for innovation and investment, tackling South Asia's social, environmental, and economic challenges. We begin this journey in Nepal.

We offer the tools, resources, and support necessary to transform bold ideas into impactful ventures. Through our incubation, investment, and advisory services, we cultivate a supportive ecosystem where innovation thrives. Our community-building and advocacy efforts encourage collaboration and support across diverse sectors.

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We work with Youth, Women and Marginalized Communities

Focus On Youth

Startup Discovery Asia prioritizes youth because they are the future innovators and leaders.

Empowering young people not only boosts their confidence but also contributes to the economic growth and social progress of South Asia.

Focus On Women

Women are a crucial force in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, yet they often face unique challenges.

Startup Discovery Asia is dedicated to breaking down these barriers by offering targeted support, funding opportunities, and networking platforms.

Focus On Marginalized

Marginalized communities often face systemic obstacles that limit their access to opportunities.

We strive to create a level playing field where everyone, regardless of their background, can access the resources they need to succeed.

we value intersectionality, inclusion, and intentionality

Startup Discovery Asia aim to facilitate a secure environment for youth, women, and marginalized individuals to innovate, access investment, and embark on entrepreneurship journeys ensuring that no one is left behind.

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We Aim for a Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Entrepreneurship

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Our Rational to Our Key Priority Sectors

Food Systems

Enhancing food security and sustainability through innovative agricultural practices to prevent  food scarcity, improve yields, new habits, and sustainability

Circular Innovation and Clean Energy

Promoting resource efficiency and renewable energy solutions for innovative sustainable development

Equity-centric Urban innovation

Creating inclusive urban solutions that address social equity and environmental challenges and develop products and services that are accessible, affordable and inclusive

Digitization

Accelerating economic growth and inclusion through the adoption of digital technologies with a tech-enabled community overcoming the rural - urban divide.

Indigenous Entrepreneurship

Solutions, practices and innovation based on cultural, indigenous knowledge and practices. This could encourage Nepal as a community art, culture, tourism and heritage. (Includes handicrafts, fashion, architecture, literature, education, hospitality, tourism industry)

SDG Goals

Our impact strategy is aligned with globally recognized impact investing principles and we incorporate a gender equality, disability and social inclusion through out the investment cycle.

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The Team

Aankshita Chaudhary

CEO & Co Founder

Samanata Thapa

Co-Founder & Head of Programmes

Kripa Aryal

Communications Specialist

SDA's mission is to foster innovation among startups led by youth, women and marginalised communities in South Asia.

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We aim for a Green, Inclusive, and Resilient Entrepreneurship

STARTUP DISCOVERY ASIA (SDA)

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SDA's mission is to foster innovation among startups led by youth, women and marginalised communities in South Asia.

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