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9.4 Startup Bhutan
We recognize the importance of entrepreneurship and with the sole objective to promote and facilitate entrepreneurial development in the country, the PDP government already initiated works to kick-start Startup Bhutan. e national program will serve as a single window providing a platform
Pledges:
to transform business ideas into reality. With a head o ce in imphu, Startup Bhutan will be a semi-autonomous
agency reporting to a Board or a Steering Committee. e o ce shall serve as a single point of contact for the entire startup ecosystem and one-stop-shop for all startups.
We shall establish a dedicated startup O ce that would serve as a single point of contact for the entire Startup ecosystem and one-stop-shop for the startups. We shall organize recruitment campaign to attract aspiring entrepreneurs.
We shall establish an incubation to provide facilities for idea generation and provide logistical support for startup like o ce space, equipment etc.
We shall work towards nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation among the youth and students in schools and colleges and organize entrepreneurship idea competitions.
We shall organize entrepreneurial events and conduct trainings.
We shall support startups in accessing nance, loans, obtaining clearances, license, intellectual property rights etc.
We shall facilitate international networking, networking events with investors and experience sharing, etc.
We shall help entrepreneurs before the start up, in the process of the startup and after the startup to ensure startup businesses grow.
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