EU-Funded Programme · European Union Digital Skills Initiative · Cohort 1 — Applications Open Now

Nepal's First EU-Funded AI Skilling Programme.

UDAAN prepares individuals, institutions, companies, NGOs, and communities across Nepal for the AI-powered economy — at no cost to you.

10K+

Target beneficiaries across Nepal

18mo

Structured pathway — AI Native to AI Deep

5

Sector categories eligible to register

Why This Matters Now

AI is reshaping Nepal's workforce — right now.

Who Should Register

UDAAN is built for every sector. Whether you're an individual learner, an institution, a company, or a community — there is a UDAAN pathway designed for you.

Learner / Student

Individual

Build career-defining AI skills with a structured 18-month pathway from literacy to deep specialisation.

Educational Institution

Institution

Integrate the AI Skills Pyramid into your curriculum and produce graduates employers actively seek.

Company / Business

Private Sector

Upskill your workforce at EU-subsidised cost before your competitors do. Future-proof your team now.

NGO / INGO

Civil Society

Build AI capacity aligned with EU digital development goals. Strengthen your mission with data tools.

Association / Public Group

Community

Grassroots digital empowerment — bring AI literacy to your professional community or association.

The Learning Pathway

Your AI Roadmap — from Aware to Expert.

A structured pathway from universal AI literacy to research-grade depth.

Problem-Based Learning

Start with the problem, not the tool.

  1. AI Native

    Universal entry — AI literacy, strategic prompting, and algorithmic thinking for everyone regardless of background.

    AI Literacy · Prompting · Algorithmic Thinking · AI Automation

  2. AI Foundation

    Domain-specific tracks. Choose Business or Technology based on your sector and career goals.

    Business Track · Tech Track · Marketing Analytics · AI/ML Engineering · AI Governance

  3. AI Deep

    Research-grade AI. Deploy real-world systems in collaboration with NAAMII scientists.

    Core NLP · LLM Proficiency · Research & Impact · Decision Intelligence

Programme Structure

Four pillars. One mission. UDAAN is structured around four interconnected pillars — each addressing a critical dimension of Nepal's digital transformation journey.

Verification flow

  1. Pathshala

    Structured AI curriculum delivered through partner institutions, covering the full AI Skills Pyramid from literacy to deep research.

  2. Karyashala

    Hands-on project-based learning through Tangible's platform — real problems, real feedback, and deployable skills you can prove.

  3. Karmashala

    Connecting skilled graduates to AI-relevant opportunities through industry partnerships and Tangible's curated Job Center.

  4. Nitishala

    Equipping leaders and institutions to guide Nepal's AI future responsibly — aligned with EU digital governance frameworks.

Backed By

Built on world-class research infrastructure.

European Union

NAAMII

Tangible Careers

Govt. of Nepal — MoEST

Drucker Leadership Academy

Limited seats. Unlimited potential.

Cohort 1 — 2025

Applications are open now. UDAAN runs in structured cohorts. Each sector category has capped seats. Once full, the next intake is months away. The EU funding window is finite — early adopters gain the most.

200

Individual Learners

seats

30

Institutions

partners

50

Companies

teams

40

NGOs / INGOs

orgs

25

Public Groups

groups

Register

Register your interest

Choose how you want to engage. Tell us whether you are an individual, an institution, or a partner — and we will follow up with the right pathway.

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