Nepal and UK: IT-Forum discovers gold mine for investors!

Nepal and UK: IT-Forum discovers gold mine for investors!

On Friday, July 4, 2025, the high-ranking Nepal-Uk Tech Forum took place in the Nepalese embassy in London, which has set itself the task of exploring the investment opportunities in the IT sector in Nepals. Politicians, diplomats, managers and tech entrepreneurs from Nepal and the United Kingdom came together to discuss the future of digital cooperation. As Radio Nepal , the goal was clear: Nepal's dynamic IT market should continue to grow, and British investors are cordially invited to dive.

Chandra Kumar Ghimire, Nepal ambassador to the UK, emphasized the democratic and including the orientation of Nepal in South Asia. He emphasized that Nepal is now an energy -exporting country that is on a promising path with its economic and political reforms. "We invite British companies to outsource IT services and invest in Nepal," Ghimire continued. This message was well received by the British ambassador in Nepal, Rob Fenn, who described the time optimal for investments. He also announced plans for an agreement to avoid double taxation to facilitate business relationships.

Nepal IT potential and future

Nepal IT sector grows quickly and is considered a key area for the sustainable economic development of the country. Timothy Gocher, founder of the Dolma Impact Fund, referred to the enormous potential of Nepal to increase productivity through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and the construction of data centers. "The cool Himalayan climate and the availability of clean energy create ideal conditions for such facilities," said Gocher. This assessment is supported by nepaldesk that indicate that Nepal offers comparatively low costs for the foundation and operation of IT companies.

The forum also had voices that highlighted the need for an increased technology infrastructure in all provinces. Anjani Phuyal, CEO of the UK-based tech company Genesys Solutions, praised the young, talented workforce of Nepal, which offers high-quality services at competitive prices. Santosh Koirala from NAS-IT reported that around 90,000 young people are employed in the IT sector and that it generates around $ 800 million annually. "We are planning to extend Nepal IT exports that are currently over 75 % to the USA within the next four to five years to the UK," added Koirala. One goal could be to further intensify the trade and investment relationships between Nepal and the UK.

Another important result of the forum was the decision to found a Nepal-UK Digital Working Group that will deal with the issues discussed. This underlines the comprehensive efforts to promote Nepal's digital economy and promote international partnerships.

The challenges and opportunities

Despite the accelerated growth in the IT industry, Nepal does not remain without challenges. Organizations that do not adapt to the rapid changing technology and entrepreneurial landscape are under pressure. Common efforts are necessary to win and keep talented specialists in order to survive this global competition. Planned IT parks in all seven provinces should also help to create the necessary prerequisites for further growth and to strengthen the country's innovative strength.

like Rising Nepal , there were also discussions about AI and digital trade during the forum, which could lay the foundation for new business areas. Because the demand for creative IT solutions is booming, which opens up new investment opportunities and brings Nepal to the international technology card.