Artificial Intelligence Initiatives Nepal

Following the coding course completion, Samsung Nepal opened applications for a new Artificial Intelligence course aimed at equipping Nepali youth with advanced digital skills and practical experience.

Nepali newsrooms increasingly use AI tools without formal training or ethical guidelines; Press Council Nepal lacks updated regulations to govern AI use in journalism, raising concerns about misinformation and trust.

Samsung Nepal completed its 'Samsung Innovation Campus' coding and programming course running from December 2025 to June 2026, providing technical skills and industry exposure to Nepali youth.

The World Forum for Ethics in Business held a keynote program in Kathmandu emphasizing ethical AI to support Nepal's digital transformation, highlighting AI's role in development and protection of human dignity.

Sunwayians' Innovation Fest 2026 announced for July 26 in Battisputali features student research presentations, workshops, competitions, and career guidance in AI, robotics, and emerging technologies.

Sunweiyans Innovation Fest 2026 was announced to take place in Kathmandu on July 25, showcasing AI, robotics, and drone technologies with workshops, competitions, and panel discussions on AI's sectoral impacts.

The NRNA USA Knowledge Convention 2026 in Austin highlighted Nepali professionals' contributions in AI and emerging technologies, fostering collaboration with Nepal's academic and development sectors.

Seven Nepali startups showcased innovative digital platforms addressing real-world challenges in healthcare, education, tourism, agriculture, accessibility, and finance at the 'Code for Impact' hackathon involving 190 companies.

Nepal emphasized mathematical science as foundational for technology and innovation, highlighting education reforms to address outdated curriculum and promote a balanced, research-oriented approach in schools and higher education.

Four Nepali startups won seed funding, Amazon Web Services credits, and mentoring support from the U.S. Embassy's Code for Impact program to scale their AI-driven technology solutions.

Nepal Securities Board unveiled a 10-year capital market development roadmap incorporating AI surveillance, blockchain technology, and a unified Capital Market Super App aimed at market digitization and expansion by 2036.

Samsung Nepal launched the Galaxy A27 5G smartphone featuring AI capabilities, a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, and up to six years of software updates.

Karun Thapa incorporated artificial intelligence tools in software development, filmmaking, animation, and digital media to enhance creativity and efficiency while maintaining human craftsmanship.

Artificial intelligence adoption expanded across Nepal's banking, IT, education, and freelance sectors, playing a growing role in the country's economic transformation despite challenges in measuring its full impact.

Global IME Bank launched the second edition of its AI-ML Hackathon 2026, featuring 14 teams competing in a 36-hour coding challenge focused on banking innovation using AI and machine learning.