Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) and Bagmati University Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Strengthen Academia-Industry Collaboration

Kathmandu, Nepal – August 27, 2026, The Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) and Bagmati University today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at promoting institutional collaboration between the two institutions and bridging the gap between academia and industry. The partnership will focus on internship, facilitating placement, joint research initiatives, academic-industry exchange, skill and capacity-building programs, and the co-hosting of training sessions, workshops, conferences, and seminars.

The agreement seeks to build a dynamic interface between academic knowledge and industry practice, equipping students with practical skills while strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship through joint efforts.

The MoU was signed by Sunil K.C., President of NICCI, and Prof. Dr. Chandra Mani Poudel, President of Bagmati University.

Under the agreement, the two institutions will collaborate to establish a platform for:

1. Internship and Job Placement Facilitation

2. Joint Research and Innovation

3. Capacity-Building and Training

4. Academia-Industry Conferences, Summits, Workshops, and Seminars

5. Knowledge Exchange and Publications

6. Curriculum and Pedagogy Enrichment

7. Entrepreneurship and Start-up Support

8. Joint Projects and Case Studies

9. Student and Faculty Engagement

10. Policy Advocacy and Thought Leadership

11. Infrastructure and Center Development

The presidents of both institutions expressed confidence that the partnership will strengthen academia-industry collaboration, enhance youth skills, and encourage entrepreneurship in the years ahead.

About Bagmati University

Bagmati University is a public institution established by the Bagmati Provincial Government under the Provincial Higher Education Act, 2078. Committed to academic excellence, the university provides students with comprehensive practical knowledge, artistic and professional skills, and a strong foundation in research and innovation-driven education. Bagmati University integrates cutting-edge technology, fosters interdisciplinary learning, and upholds fundamental human values and ethical principles, with the goal of producing competent, responsible, and forward-thinking graduates who contribute to national development and global progress.

About the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI)

Established in 1993 by a group of visionary entrepreneurs and industrialists, NICCI is a bi-national, non-governmental, non-profit organization committed to promoting and strengthening economic relations between Nepal and India. NICCI facilitates cross-border cooperation in trade, investment, tourism, logistics, energy, infrastructure, and industrial collaboration, and serves as a bridge connecting businesses, policymakers, and stakeholders in both countries. Its membership includes leading multinational companies across manufacturing, banking, insurance, trade, infrastructure, education, agriculture, Ayurveda, automobiles, airlines, construction, food processing, telecommunications, tourism, and other service sectors. NICCI actively promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology transfer, and is increasingly focused on bridging the gap between academia and industry through internship facilitation, research partnerships, and industry-academia summits.

Aligning the objective of the Chamber and Academic institution to further strengthen the future collaboration Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI) & Bagmati University enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) effective from the date of signing.