TRAINING
The Loden Start-up Training Programme has played a pivotal role in cultivating the entrepreneurial acumen of Bhutanese youth. At the inception of this initiative, the very notion of entrepreneurship was scarcely familiar within Bhutan. To bridge this conceptual gap, Loden introduced the term ཚོང་རིག་ - literally translated as “intelligent business.” Over time, this endeavour has ignited what the current Prime Minister aptly describes as an entrepreneurial renaissance spearheaded by Loden, marking a transformative chapter in the nation’s economic and social landscape.
Our training framework is composed of two integral components. The first encompasses inspirational and motivational sessions designed to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset, stimulate innovation, and cultivate unconventional approaches to problem-solving. The second focuses on practical business competencies, equipping participants with essential skills in bookkeeping, marketing, branding, market surveying, as well as effective time and human resource management.
At present, we administer the Springboard Plus Seed Accelerator Programme, an intensive six‑month annual initiative conducted in partnership with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment and UNDP Bhutan. This programme delivers advanced support to early‑stage entrepreneurs by providing rigorous training in critical business skills, personalized mentoring, and structured networking opportunities. Within this framework, Loden assumes primary responsibility for the training and mentoring components, thereby ensuring that participants are equipped with the requisite tools, insights, and guidance to expedite the growth and sustainability of their enterprises.
Furthermore, we implement project‑based training initiatives strategically designed for diverse population groups, with each programme meticulously tailored to address the distinct requirements and challenges of specific sectors within the community.
