HULT PRIZE AT IOE, PULCHOWK CAMPUS’S FINALE IS ALMOST HERE!

Hima Aus Offshore presents the Hult Prize at IOE, Pulchowk Campus, with its finale on February 21st, marking the culmination of an extraordinary journey of innovation, determination, and purpose-driven thinking. After weeks of intense competition, the most promising ideas have risen to the top and are now ready to face their final and most decisive challenge.

The finale will feature the brightest young innovators taking the stage before a distinguished panel of judges, each bringing a unique and accomplished perspective. Together, they represent expertise spanning technology, law, entrepreneurship, social development, and design thinking, ensuring that every idea is evaluated with depth, rigor, and fairness.

Sujit Pathak, CEO and Co-founder of Veda, is a Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 honoree and a firm believer in the power of sustainable digital solutions to build happier, stronger communities. His experience building a meaningful platform for educators and his participation in the 2019 US Department of State Professional Fellows Program make him a judge who understands both the technical and human dimensions of innovation.

Kripa Sharma is a Licensed Advocate of the Nepal Bar Council and a Gold Medalist from Nepal Law Campus at Tribhuvan University, specializing in Intellectual Property Law. She brings to the panel a deep understanding of how innovations can be protected, structured, and scaled within legal frameworks. Her work sits at the intersection of legal strategy and entrepreneurial vision, making her uniquely positioned to assess the long-term viability of any idea.

Ajay Yadav is the co-founder of Youthive Nepal and a passionate advocate for youth, education, and inclusive development. A Development Studies graduate from National College, Kathmandu University, Ajay has represented Nepal on global platforms, including UNESCO and the World Bank, through his work with Rotaract. As a member of the United States Embassy Youth Council, he brings a perspective that is both global and grounded in local impact.

Nikhil Agrawal is the co-founder of Masta Kala, a brand that has redefined the gifting industry in Nepal and earned national recognition after appearing on Shark Tank. A trained architect by education, Nikhil brings a design-first approach to entrepreneurship, with a sharp eye for aesthetics, branding, and market positioning. For Nikhil, every detail matters, and that philosophy will be on full display as he evaluates the finalists.

The stage is set. The judges are ready. On February 21st, the finest innovations will step forward and make their case before a panel that has seen, built, and championed excellence across industries.

This is the finale. And it promises to be unforgettable.