The ICT Award 2025 (2082) nomination has begun in 15 categories. Living with ICT, the organizer of the prestigious award, opened nominations on Shrawan 01, 2082. It’s the 10th edition of this award event, which began in 2016.
The award honors startups, innovations, products, and public and private institutions for their digital services. Individuals are also recognized for their innovative work.
For the past three years, the award has also gone international by incorporating South Asia Startup Award which gives recognition to a remarkable innovation from South Asian countries. It also coordinates with international awards such as WSA which reflects ICT Award’s wide influence and prestige.
ICT Award 2025 grand finale date
The Grand Finale of the ICT Award 2025 (2082) will be held in the first week of Poush, 2082. It will include online nominations, over 25 selection process meetings, dozens of pre-events, and a television show. The ICT Award event will be organized as the country’s largest and most grandiose award ceremony.
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ICT Award 2025 Selection process
A team of 20 expert jury members and an advisory committee of over 12 people from the government and private sectors will select the best nominees in 15 award categories.
Like in the past two years, this year as well, the ICT Award will recognize outstanding startups from all seven provinces through “Provincial ICT Startup Recognition.” This year too, Startup Fest, hackathon, and a television show will cover startups and innovations from all the provinces.
ICT Award 2025 Categories
The ICT Award 2025 has four categories- Category A, B, C, and D. Category A has the Startup ICT Award, Product ICT Award, Rising Star Innovation ICT Award, and Social Innovation ICT Award. These categories require nominees to register for the award themselves.
The Category B has the Pioneer ICT Award, Professional Excellence ICT Award, Entrepreneurs ICT Award, Women Icon ICT Award, and Nepali Diaspora ICT Award. The award recognizes individuals based on their contribution to society and the country.
Likewise, Category C consists of the Digital Governance ICT Award, Digital Education ICT Award (Public Sector), Digital Education ICT Award (Private Sector), Digital Services ICT Award (Enterprise Sector), and Digital Services ICT Award (Neo Sector).
Category D comprises the South Asia Startup ICT Award; startups from India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Afghanistan can apply.
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How to register nominations for ICT Award 2025
Individuals or institutions can register nominees for the ICT Award 2025 (2082) at www.ictaward.org. The nominations remain open till Shrawan 31, 2082.
