The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the selected applicants for the DoEE-Loden Fall Call for Business Proposals 2026. Following a rigorous evaluation process, the ventures listed below have been selected for support:
| Applicant | Business Name |
| Ugyen Phuntsho | Ugyen Phuntsho Sewage Services Private Limited |
| Samdrup Tshewang | Nganglam Pharmacy |
| Choezang Dorji | Fungi Flow Farm |
| Chonga Lhamo | Bumthang Yathra Cooperative |
| Om Prasad Ghalley | Om Dairy Farm |
| Sonam Rinchen | Bja Glamping |
| Kinzang Dorji | iDesign |
| Applicant | Business Name |
| Tshering Zam | The Adapted Bookery |
| Sonam Yangchen | Bake My Day Bakery |
| Choki Dema | Sampheling AGN Enterprise |
| Dechen Zangmo | Table 8 |
| Dorjee Tso | Umami Condiments |
| Applicant | Business Name |
| Ugyen Dhendup | NoMind |
We extend our warmest congratulations to the selected entrepreneurs and look forward to working closely with them to advance their innovative ideas and impactful enterprises.
We also wish to express our deep gratitude to all applicants who dedicated their time, effort, and creativity to submitting proposals. Although not every application could be accommodated, your commitment to entrepreneurship and social progress is invaluable, and we encourage you to keep pursuing your aspirations.
It is imperative to note that this initiative would not have been possible without the generosity and assistance of our collaborators. The Loden Foundation is deeply grateful to the Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship (DoEE), the Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Employment (MoICE), the World Bank, and Society Switzerland Bhutan, whose support continues to open doors for Bhutan’s emerging entrepreneurs. We would also like to extend our gratitude to Bronwen and Brian Mills Education Trust, whose commitment to women-led enterprises helps ensure that more women can turn bold ideas into thriving businesses.
The selected applicants will be contacted by our LEP Officer in due course with details on the next steps.
