Accelerator and Mentorship

The Saksham Accelerator and Mentorship Program is more than just a program; it is a visionary initiative aimed at empowering women with comprehensive assistance and guidance in the realm of entrepreneurship. This program is building a new world for women in Nepal, creating a whole new wave of businesswomen and entrepreneurs. Launched in April 2023 by Coca-Cola Nepal and Atelier Platform Pvt. Ltd, the Saksham Accelerator and Mentorship Program aims to equip women with the skills and confidence to succeed in their entrepreneurial ventures. Twice a week, they are engaged in intensive expert sessions, led by esteemed professionals and mentors, delving into vital topics such as gender and women’s rights, feminism, leadership, climate change, legal processes, marketing strategy, finance, profitable presentations and more. The program spans two months, featuring bi-weekly expert-led sessions covering topics such as gender rights, leadership, climate change, legal processes, marketing, finance, and more.

Expert Sessions [2024] led by

Dr. Madhurima Bhadra

Feminism and Leadership Expert

Mr. Agaman KC

Digital Marketing Expert

Ms. Akanchha Joshi

Cofounder, Snack-on Nepal

Ms. Hannah Cremona

Business Strategist & Mindset Coach

Dr. Kishore Dhungana

Marketing Strategy Expert

Ms. Bisheshta Shrestha

Gender & Circular Economy Expert

Ms. Rewati Gurung

Founder, Kokroma Nepal

Ms. Menuka Gurung

Co-Founder, Duluwa Outdoors

Mr. Deepak Wagle

Advocate

Mr. Abhijit Roy

FCA

Ms. Sarala Maharjan

Sakal Bioenzyme

Ms. Ritu Gurung KC

Founder, Atelier Platform

Mr. Manohar KC

Banker

Ms. Prakriti Gautam

Founder, Khetipati Organics

Mr. Nipun Mehr

After eight intensive weeks, the finalists appeared for the final pitch and presented their business plan before a distinguished jury comprising three accomplished professional Ms. Juna Mathema, Co-Founder and Managing Director Blitz Media Pvt. Ltd and Chairperson, Start Up & Innovation Forum, FNCCI, Dr. Prativa Pandey, Founder, Herveda Botanicals and Ms. Sneh Rajbhandari, Director, Public Affairs, Communication and sustainability, Coca-Cola Beverages Nepal.