Ministry Invites Concept Papers for Research and Innovation Centers

Kathmandu: The Government of Nepal's Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, has invited concept papers with estimated costs for the establishment and operation of specialized research and innovation centers.

According to the notice published by the Ministry on Friday, 2083 Kartik 27 BS (Nepal Sambat 1147, Kachhalathwa, Chaturthi), the Science, Technology and Innovation Ordinance, 2083 BS, provides for the establishment of a Science, Technology, Research and Innovation Fund under the Ministry to support investment in science, technology and innovation activities.

The Ministry is preparing to establish and operate specialized research and innovation centers in the areas listed below through the Science, Technology and Innovation Center, using resources from the fund.

For this purpose, the Ministry has invited scientists, subject-matter experts and researchers working in the relevant fields to submit concept papers, including estimated costs, for establishing such centers.

Areas for Submission of Concept Papers

The Ministry has invited concept papers for specialized research and innovation centers in the following areas:

1. Industrial/Agricultural Tools, Equipment and Machinery Research and Innovation Center

2. Electrical and Electronics Research and Innovation Center

3. Healthy Foods, Beverages and Drinks Research and Innovation Center

4. Drones and Aeronautical Research and Innovation Center

5. Ayurveda, Herbal and Forest Products Research and Innovation Center

6. Biomedical Engineering Research and Innovation Center

7. Agricultural Waste Valorization Research and Innovation Center

8. Other Emerging Technology Areas: Any other innovative and emerging technological fields that address national needs and priorities beyond the areas listed above.

The notice states that individuals or institutions submitting suitable concept papers will be recognized by the Ministry and honored with a letter of appreciation.

Concept Paper Submission Procedure

Interested scientists, experts and researchers may submit their concept papers, including estimated costs, through the Ministry's email address or WhatsApp number.

Submission Channels:

• Email: info@mosti.gov.np

• WhatsApp Number: 9841592361

Ministry Contact Information

• Ministry: Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation

• Address: Singha Durbar, Kathmandu, Nepal

• Official Website: https://mosti.gov.np/

• Minister's Secretariat: 01-4200539

• Secretary's Secretariat: 4200540

• Administration Division: 4200551

• Policy, Planning and Resource Mobilization Division: 4200541

Published Date: 2083 Kartik 27 BS (Friday).