Aadhyanta Accelerator Program: Agri-Food System Challenge

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Aadhyanta Accelerator Program: Agri-Food System Challenge

A joint initiative of FAO Nepal and Aadhyanta Fund Management Limited (AFML)

Program Overview

A 6-month, fully-funded acceleration program designed to help Nepal’s most promising agrifood businesses grow faster, become investor-ready, and connect with real financing — at no cost to you.

Selected Enterprises Receive — At No Cost

Business Acceleration Training
Structured modules covering business strategy, operations, financial management, and market positioning.
One-on-One Expert Mentoring
Dedicated coaching from experienced business and investment professionals throughout the program.
Investment-Ready Documents
Hands-on support to build your pitch deck, financial model, and business plan — documents that actually get you funded.
Investor Connections
Pitch to a curated room of investors on Demo Day, with follow-up introductions and support after the event.
Peer Network & Market Linkages
Connect with fellow cohort members, sector specialists, buyers, suppliers, and distributors.

Application Deadline: 5th April, 2026

For queries:

Email at: shreyas@aadhyanta.com or Contact on: 01-4526601

— APPLICATION FORM —

Please complete all sections in BLOCK LETTERS or typed text. Attach all required documents.

Section 1: Basic Information

Full Legal Name of Enterprise: *(exactly as on registration certificate)

Trading Name / Brand Name: *(if different from legal name)

Year of Establishment: *

Registration Type: *Private Limited CompanyPublic Limited CompanyPartnership FirmSole ProprietorshipCooperativeOther

Company registered on VAT: *YesNo

Registered Address: *(Province / District / Municipality / Ward No. / Street)

Primary Operations Address: *(if different from registered address)

Owner(s)/Founder(s) Name: *

Company is female owned/female managed *YesNo

Website / Social Media:(Facebook, Instagram, website — if any)

Active loan with bank or FI?YesNo

If yes — outstanding amount (NPR):

Ever defaulted on a loan?YesNo

If yes — brief explanation:

Are you open to external investment?(tick one)Yes — equity investmentYes — debt / loanYes - blended financeOpen to all optionsNot sure - want to learn moreNo - prefer not to take external investment

What financing does your enterprise most need?(tick all that apply)Working capitalEquipment / machineryCold storage / infrastructureInput credit for producersEquity investmentGrant for innovationMarket linkage support

Section 2: Enterprise & Market Information

Primary agrifood sub-sector:(tick one)Fish Farming / AquacultureCardamom / Ginger / SpicesDairy / Milk ProcessingYak / Highland ProductsCitrus / Stone FruitsVegetables / HorticultureHerbs / Medicinal PlantsAgro-Processing / MillingCold Chain / StorageInput Supply / Agri-techOther

Briefly describe what your enterprise does - main product or service, who you sell to, and where you operate:(max 150 words)0 / 150

Number of full-time employees:

Number of part-time / seasonal workers:

Main market channels:(tick all that apply)Direct to consumersWholesale marketHotels / restaurantsSupermarkets / retailInstitutional buyersExportOnline / e-commerceOther

Section 3: Program Relevance & Expectations

Why do you want to join this accelerator program, and why now?

What kind of support do you expect most from this program?(e.g. mentorship, market linkages, investor connections, PPP support)

Do you have a written business plan?YesNoIn progress

Section 4: Document Checklist

Mandatory Documents:

D1 - Company / Cooperative registration certificate (OCR / DoC / Cooperative Registrar) *

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D2 - VAT registration certificate *

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D3 - Enterprise profile or company introduction (1-2 pages) *

No file chosen

Declaration *

I hereby declare that the information provided in this application form and in all attached documents is true, complete, and accurate to the best of my knowledge.