Kathmandu. KATHMANDU: Global IME Bank Limited has announced to launch Global IME Entrepreneurship Program with the objective of promoting entrepreneurship and promotion of SMEs in the
country.
On the occasion of World Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day 2026, the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) has announced the launch of the Entrepreneurship Programme and invited applications from entrepreneurs and innovative minds across the country.
The main objective of this entrepreneurship program is to motivate innovative individuals to become successful entrepreneurs and to provide the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and consultancy to the existing micro, small and medium enterprises to make them sustainable and reputable businesses.
Surendra Raj Regmi, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Bank, announced the opening of applications for the program.
“The bank has created this platform to address common challenges faced by micro, small and medium enterprises. Practical knowledge and problem-solving solutions will be imparted to the participants through subject matter experts, experienced professionals and trainers,” he said.
Under the Entrepreneurship Program, the bank will provide support in two main ways. The first incubation and second acceleration, incubation program will target the youths who have new and innovative business ideas but are unsure how to start their entrepreneurial journey. Under this, their capacity building, business network and guidance will be provided.
Similarly, the acceleration program will cover enterprises that are currently in operation but are facing difficulties in business expansion or upgradation. This includes capacity building, use of modern technology, marketing and facilitation of access to stakeholders.
The participants will gain hands-on knowledge on important topics such as business registration, tax and legal procedures, market study, product process, financial management and access to banks and financial institutions.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy CEO of the Bank, senior management members, representatives of partner organizations and media persons.
Global IME Bank has been honored by various national and international organizations in different categories. The bank is the recipient of many prestigious awards including Bank of the Year 2014, Best Internet Bank 2016, Best Bank Nepal 2024, 2025 & 2026, Euro Money Award for Excellence 2022, 2024 & 2025, Best Bank ESG Nepal 2024, Best Employer etc.
Global IME Bank is the first commercial bank in the private sector in Nepal with branches in seventy-seven districts of Nepal. The bank has been providing its services through a network of 344 branches, 368 ATM outlets, 147 branchless banking units, 69 extension and revenue collection counters and 3 foreign relations offices.
Apart from providing banking services to Nepalese citizens, the bank has also been providing remittance services to various countries of the world. The bank has been receiving remittances from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, India, Jordan and other countries.
