Nepal, Feb. 25 -- The U.S.-Nepal Startup Weekend Challenge concluded successfully on February 21, culminating a three-day accelerator-style program that brought together some of Nepal's most promising early-stage entrepreneurs and innovators, the organizers stated in a press release.

The press release further stated that out of 283 applications from across Nepal, 25 teams were shortlisted to participate in the event, involving nearly 100 founders. Participants engaged in workshops on business fundamentals, attended training sessions led by expert facilitators, and received targeted one-on-one mentorship from both Nepali and U.S.-based experts to refine their startup ideas and pitches.

At the final event, nine teams presented their start...