Kathmandu, Feb. 6 -- India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NICCI) hosted the Nepal-India Startup Sambad at The Malla Hotel on Tuesday, bringing together policymakers, innovation leaders, media representatives and startup founders to mark a milestone in cross-border entrepreneurial collaboration.

The event celebrated the successful completion of the inaugural cohort of the India-Nepal Startup Partnership Network (IN-SPAN), a flagship initiative facilitated by IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation of IIT Madras with support from India's Ministry of External Affairs. Under the programme, 24 Nepali startups undertook an intensive eight-week residency within the IIT Madras innovation ecosystem, gaining access to mentorship, technological s...