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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 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,…
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…
The Loden Foundation handed over 4.5 terabytes of digital data containing rare manuscripts from 31 remote temples across Bhutan to the Tenzum Office of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan. The handover ceremony took place on 24 October 2025, presided over by His Eminence Tsuglag Lopon Rinpoche of the Zhung Dratshang, the Central Monastic Body…
Over 5 exciting days, our young participants brought their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit to life. Through dedication and teamwork, one exceptional team stood out as the winner of SEED 2025!
Beyond innovation, participants also took part in training on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), reinforcing not only skills for entrepreneurship but…
We’re thrilled to kick off the Student Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) Programme 2025 at NIZC Thimphu!
This isn’t just another training. It’s about youth power, fresh ideas, and building brighter futures.
✨ What SEED is all about:
Empowering young people, especially those in need, with skills that truly matter
Creating flexible learning spaces where…
We have successfully concluded the SEED Programme 2025 at NIZC!
Over the 5 days, young participants showcased their creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit. After much dedication and teamwork, one outstanding team emerged as the winner of SEED 2025!
Alongside the programme, participants also received important training on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), ensuring…
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the Community Support Program Call for SMEs 2025. This initiative invites Bhutanese SMEs that are committed to sourcing raw materials from communities and practicing sustainable, ethical business.
📌 Deadline: 5th October 2025 👉 Apply now and join us in building a stronger, more inclusive economy.
💡 Why Join…
The Forest Ecopreneurs Demo Day, the Final Pitching and Showcase Event of Bhutan’s first edition of the SAFE Incubation Program on 26 September 2025. This event marked the culmination of six months of intensive mentorship, business development support, and technical guidance, enabling entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into innovative, sustainable, and socially impactful ventures.
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Globally, women-led climate tech solutions have 35% higher market adoption but receive only 1% of funding.
And it's time to close that gap.
We are calling on all women-led climate-tech startups in Bhutan to take your climate solution to the next level. The She Wins Climate - South Asia Accelerator – an initiative by IFC,…
