Aadhyanta Fund Management Onboards 7 Promising Startups for Digital Innovation in Agriculture and Logistics (DIAL) Accelerator Program

Aadhyanta Fund Management Limited has launched a landmark program for Nepal’s agricultural and logistics industries, officially onboarding seven innovative digital agritech and agrilogistics startups for its Digital Innovation in Agriculture and Logistics (DIAL) under its Aadhyanta Accelerator Program (AAP). This initiative, funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), aims to foster transformative solutions in agriculture and logistics sectors, critical to Nepal’s economic growth and development. The startups that will be embarking on this journey of innovation and digitisation are Dailo Krishi, Thoplo Machines Private Limited, Dr. Fish, R&D Innovative Solutions, Kathmandu Living Labs Consult, Plantsat by Seed Innovations, Pick & Drop Private Limited.

 

The accelerator program was officially launched with an onboarding event held on January 24 at Hotel Le Himalaya, offering an overview of the program’s structure, key milestones, and the resources available to support its growth.

 

Speaking at the event, Manoj Paudel, Chairman of Aadhyanta Fund Management Limited, highlighted the broader vision behind the program. “The DIAL Accelerator Program is about more than just supporting individual startups - it is about cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives innovation, strengthens resilience, and contributes to Nepal’s long-term economic growth,” he stated.

 

Adding to this, Sneha Bhattarai, National Programme Officer of Innovation and Digitisation at the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), underscored the importance of the program’s mission. She encouraged participating startups to seize this opportunity to develop sustainable and impactful solutions, aligning with the expectations and goals set by SDC in designing the initiative.

 

Over the coming months, these companies will receive tailored mentorship from seasoned industry experts, who will guide them in developing robust products while undergoing comprehensive training and development programs.