Online Nominations Open for the 10th ICT Award 2025 with Expanded Categories and International Scope

The 10th edition of the ICT Award, Nepal’s most prestigious recognition in the field of information and communication technology, has officially opened online nominations from Shrawan 1. Organized annually since 2016 by Living with ICT, this year’s edition features 15 award categories spanning startups, innovations, digital transformation, and individual excellence.

Candidates can apply themselves or be nominated by others. The award covers three main national categories and one international category:

i. Category A focuses on startups and innovations,
ii. Category B honors individuals for their ICT contributions,
iii. Category C recognizes digital transformation in institutions, and
iv. Category D features the South Asia Startup ICT Award, targeting startups from eight South Asian countries.

The nomination process, which remains open until Shrawan 31, includes five selection stages, judged by a panel of 20 national and international jury members and guided by a 12-member advisory committee. The Grand Finale, to be held in Poush, will include 25+ selection meetings, pre-events, bootcamps, exhibitions, and a televised show, making it Nepal’s largest ICT awards ceremony.