Nabil Bank, TU renew ‘Nabil SSE’ partnership until 2028

KATHMANDU: Nabil Bank Limited and Tribhuvan University’s Faculty of Management have renewed their partnership to continue the Nabil School of Social Entrepreneurship (Nabil SSE) program until 2028.

The renewal agreement was signed at the Faculty of Management office by Nabil Bank CEO Manoj Kumar Gyawali and Faculty Dean Prof. Dr. Mahananda Chalise. With the signing, the program will run uninterrupted for the next four years.

Nabil Bank has been implementing the Nabil SSE initiative for the past four years under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) commitments to promote and strengthen social entrepreneurship across Nepal.

CEO Gyawali said the renewal further solidifies the collaboration between the two institutions and significantly supports the growth of social entrepreneurship in the country. Highlighting the program’s positive impact, he added,

Nabil Bank has always supported initiatives that add value to the local economy, bring positive change to communities, and help students and entrepreneurs enhance their capabilities. We will continue to advance this program further.

Dean Prof. Dr. Chalise stated that the Faculty of Management has been moving towards making its curriculum more relevant and practical, with a strong focus on entrepreneurship development.

Industry–academic partnerships can bring deep impact in research, learning, and community engagement, and the collaboration established through Nabil SSE is a remarkable example, he said.

About the Nabil SSE Program

The program aims to promote social entrepreneurship and empower individuals working at the community level. It operates two modules: a Fellowship Program and a Certificate Course.

Fellowship Program

• Duration: Six months of training plus one year of mentorship

• Target: Social entrepreneurs working on innovation and new ideas

• Benefits: Mentorship, networking opportunities, and improved access to finance

In the past four years, 96 social entrepreneurs have participated in the fellowship, leading to the establishment of 62 enterprises, directly benefiting more than 14,000 people, according to Nabil Bank.

Certificate Course

• Conducted across all seven provinces

• Three-month duration in collaboration with various educational institutions

So far, 1,069 entrepreneurs have benefited from this course, establishing 131 enterprises and creating over 2,600 jobs.

Nabil Bank’s CSR Commitment

Nabil Bank, one of Nepal’s leading commercial banks, continues to undertake various social initiatives aimed at creating positive societal impact. Its major focus areas include financial literacy, entrepreneurship development, health, education, disaster risk reduction, management training, and climate change.

These efforts have contributed to meaningful improvements in communities while supporting environmental conservation.