Every year, Loden honours an outstanding entrepreneur who embodies the true spirit of entrepreneurship, someone who's not just running a successful business, but also uplifting their community, protecting our environment, and honouring Bhutanese culture along the way.
What the winner receives: A certificate, a token of appreciation, and a cash prize of Nu. 200,000
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The Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship (DoEE), the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment (MoICE), and the Loden Foundation are pleased to announce the Fall 2026 Call for Business Proposals, which offers a blended financing…
The Loden Foundation would like to happily share the news that Pema Lhadon, founder of Shaoulee Food Products, has been named one of the 15 global winners of the Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026, in partnership with the Impact Hub Network.
Selected from a competitive pool of 1172 applicants across Africa, the Middle East,…
The Loden Foundation is delighted to unveil the seven distinguished recipients of the Loden Post-School Scholarship 2026. After a rigorous selection process and thoughtful interviews, these exceptional young minds have been chosen for their promise and potential.
Selected Scholars (2026 Cohort):
To those who have been selected, we extend our warmest congratulations. May this scholarship…
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the Loden Post-School Scholarship 2026. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to those who have advanced to the final interview stage.
The interviews will be conducted on 22nd and 23rd June 2026 at the Loden Office, Thimphu. Detailed information regarding the interview schedule will be…
The Loden Foundation is privileged to proclaim the selected applicants for the DoEE – Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the ventures listed below have been selected for support:
NameEnterpriseSonam YudenDragon Agri EnterpriseSherub WangmoZurphey Organic Vegetable FarmChencho WangdiToe-Tsha Jangbalay and Puta ProductionTshering LhamoKuenphen Delek Pvt LtdUgyen DendupNoMindBhutanSABAH BhutanSABAH Bhutan…
The Loden Foundation is pleased to declare the shortlisted candidates for the DoEE – Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026. The interview sessions are scheduled to take place on May 18th and 19th. In the event of any adjustments to the interview dates, applicants will be duly informed through email or telephone.
Comprehensive details…
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Loden Post-School Scholarships, 2026.
About the Loden Post-School Scholarship The Loden Post-School Scholarship Scheme stands as a cornerstone initiative of the Loden Foundation, dedicated to advancing equitable access to higher education for academically gifted yet financially disadvantaged Bhutanese youth. Since its inception,…
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The Forest Ecopreneur Incubation Programme is designed to empower Bhutanese entrepreneurs to build businesses that generate real economic value while contributing to the preservation and restoration of Bhutan's forest ecosystems.
What We Offer This 4-month, field-driven programme starting in June combines in-person incubation clinics with structured field assignments giving participants…
The Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship (DoEE), Ministry of Industry, Commerce, & Employment (MoICE) and the Loden Foundation is excited to announce the Spring Call for Business Proposals 2026, offering a blended financing package. This initiative is supported by DoEE through the Government of India (GoI) via Economic Stimulus Programme (ESP) and the Loden Foundation,…
With the demise of Gérard Tardy last week, the Bhutanese entrepreneurs and scholars lost one of their greatest supporters. Gérard, born in 1948, is a graduate of HEC Paris and Stanford University. With thirty-five years of experience in investment, he pioneered venture capital in Europe. He founded and managed Citicorp Venture Capital, Schroders Partenaires in…
Following the interviews conducted on 2 February 2026, Loden Foundation is pleased to declare the final outcome of the recruitment process for the position of LEP Assistant/Officer.
Selected Candidate*******0945Standby*******2238
After a comprehensive and rigorous evaluation, we are delighted to extend a warm welcome to our newly appointed colleague. Furthermore, we extend our deepest gratitude to all…
