Invitation for Bids

Digital Samriddhi Project

Establishment of Digital Entrepreneurs Lab, Bardiya

Panipokhari, Kathmandu

Date of Publication: March 19, 2026

Invitation for Bids

About The Asia Foundation Nepal

The Asia Foundation Nepal is an international development organization working to improve lives through inclusive economic growth, effective governance, and innovation. The Foundation partners with government, civil society, and the private sector to design and implement programs that promote opportunity and resilience across Nepal.

About the Digital Samriddhi Project

The Digital Samriddhi is a program implemented by The Asia Foundation Nepal aimed at strengthening Nepal’s, especially Baridya region, tourism ecosystem by enhancing digital capacity, fostering innovation, and improving market access for local tourism entrepreneurs, and micro/small/medium enterprises (M/SMEs), particularly in rural and underserved areas.

About the Assignment

Under this project, The Asia Foundation Nepal invites proposals from eligible organizations for the establishment and operationalization of a Digital Entrepreneurs Lab in Bardiya. The Lab will function as a collaborative platform for digital literacy, innovation, content creation, market linkage, and community engagement, supporting tourism stakeholders to integrate into the digital economy.

Key Features of the Assignment

• Location: Bardiya (Thakurbaba and surrounding areas)
• Duration: Approximately five months
• Scope: Design, setup, and operation of a Digital Entrepreneurs Lab as a living innovation space

Proposal Submission Details

• Submission Deadline: April 8, 2026, 23:59 NPT
• Submission Method:
  • Proposals must be submitted via email as a single zip folder containing all required documents in PDF format and the financial proposal in XLSX format. Additionally, a drive link with all documents may also be provided.
• Submission Email: d4dnepal@gmail.com

Pre-Bid Meeting

An online pre-bid meeting will be held on March 25, 2026. Interested bidders must request participation by March 24, 2026.

Contact for Queries

For any questions or clarifications, please contact:

• Email: sandesh.sharma@asiafoundation.org / d4dnepal@gmail.com

Access to Detailed Documents

All interested and eligible organizations are requested to review the complete Terms of Reference, templates, and submission guidelines available at the following link:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11jdCtVw5XpMx07QBt8V6vJX_U66PR68f