Kathmandu, Nov. 1 -- The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has opened applications for IN-SPAN, a new cross-border startup platform designed to connect the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystems of Nepal and India.

In an announcement, the Indian Embassy invited applications from Nepali entrepreneurs with transformative ideas to participate in an eight-week, fully funded training programme at IIT Madras.

"IN-SPAN features an 8-week, fully funded training and innovation program at IIT Madras, delivered in collaboration with IIT Madras Pravartak. IIT Madras Pravartak is a leading incubator that has supported 46 startups, with 14 successfully commercialising their technologies. Participants will benefit from hands-on learning, expert mentorship, and ...