Kathmandu, May 9
Huawei
Nepal has officially opened
applications for its global flagship CSR programme ‘Seeds for the Future 2025’
for Nepali students. The initiative, aimed at cultivating digital talent, is
specifically targeted toward undergraduate students studying Information
Technology in colleges and universities across Nepal.
Huawei Nepal announced
that eligible and interested students can apply between May 8 to 25.
The programme marking
the sixth edition is intended for undergraduate Bachelor students and designed
for those interested in innovation, digitalisation, sustainability,
entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange, the company informed in a statement on
Friday.
The programme aims to
produce skilled individuals who can contribute to society through innovation
and entrepreneurship using advanced information technology. So far, 150
students from Nepal have participated in the initiative.
The company said that
applicants will be selected through a multi-stage evaluation process by a panel
of judges.
The top-performing
students will then be given an opportunity to travel to China to attend
advanced training sessions and participate in regional competitions. While in
China, students will attend workshops focused on cutting-edge technological
innovations and receive mentorship from Huawei experts and international
professionals.
They will also have
the chance to pitch their entrepreneurial ideas and network with digital talent
from over 100 countries. The programme is designed to help students reach
international standards, enhance their digital skills, build professional
networks, and access global opportunities.
According to Huawei,
students will also gain exposure to the latest developments in Artificial
Intelligence, 5G, green tech, and other emerging digital technologies.
Launched in 2008 in
Thailand, Seeds for the Future has benefited more than 19,000 students across
142 countries to date.
Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 10 May 2025.
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