Entrepreneurship Festival
- 16-17 October 2026
Entrepreneurship Festival
Two days packed with learning, connection, and belonging. From keynotes to workshops, demo days to awardsโhereโs whatโs happening at DTG 2026.
Panel: “Beyond the Bank: Bootstrapping & Private Financing”
Objective: Help founders understand how to start and fund their business without relying on banks or formal programs.
Panel: “From Idea to Independence: Women Founders Building for Themselves”
Objective: Celebrate women entrepreneurs who built businesses on their own terms and show the diverse pathways to independence.
Panel: “From Cash to Crypto: Digital Finance Literacy for Entrepreneurs”
Objective:
Equip founders with practical knowledge of digital financial tools, peer-to-peer transactions, and fraud safeguards to make informed decisions about alternative finance options.
Panel: The Future of Work: AI, Esports, Creative Economy
Objective: Show founders that emerging sectors (AI, esports, creative industries, and
digital content) are real opportunities in Bhutan right now, not distant futures.
A 3-hour immersive theatre and movement experience exploring Mind, Body and Speech. Through theatre exercises, breath, voice, and movement, participants are gently guided inward to explore self-awareness, authentic expression, and presence.
No acting experience needed – theatre becomes a tool for self-exploration and release.
What Youโll Explore:
Connection between mind, body and speechย
โข Breath and presenceย
โข Voice and self-expression
โข Emotional awareness
โข Movement as expressionย
โข Stillness and listeningย
โข Letting go of patternsย
โข Connecting with your authentic self
Keynote: “Gelephu Mindfulness City: Business Opportunity & How to Enter”
Objective: Introduce founders to a tangible, high-profile business opportunity within Bhutan and explain the practical process to start a business in GMC.
Panel: Investment Ready: Why, What & How
Objective:
Equip founders with a clear framework for investment readiness – understanding why it matters, what investors actually look for, and the concrete steps to get there.
Five innovative startups present the culmination of a rigorous six-month incubation programme delivered by the Bhutan Innovation and Technology Centre and Thimphu TechPark Limited.
Featured Startups:
โข Aplos Lab โ Bhutan’s first multilingual AI platform (Lotsawa translation model, Dotu speech model)
โข Fungi Flow Ecosystem โ IoT-enabled smart agriculture and commercial infrastructure
โข NOri โ Digital plant marketplace connecting buyers and sellers
โข Northuen โ Hyperlocal delivery and errand platform
โข VIHelp โ Assistive technology for persons with visual impairments
Brief updates on Khadar’s Fall 2026 Call for Applications and insights from NBS Khadar participants on their entrepreneurial journey and support ecosystem.
Four early-stage startups supported by the SAFE (Sustaining an Abundance of Forest Ecosystems) incubation programme showcase their ventures. These ventures demonstrate innovative solutions addressing social impact and environmentalย challenges in Bhutan.
Founders will pitch their ideas, share progress, and engage with investors, mentors, and the entrepreneurial community.
Announcement of the winner of the Loden Technology Award โ recognizing early-stage tech entrepreneurs building sustainable technology businesses that address Bhutan’s challenges.
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What the Winner Receives:
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Announcement of the Best Loden Entrepreneur Award โ honoring an outstanding entrepreneur who embodies the true spirit of entrepreneurship through business success, community impact, environmental responsibility, and cultural preservation.
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What the Winner Receives:
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Closing remarks and vote of thanks to sponsors, partners, mentors, and all participants for their contribution to DTG 2026 and Bhutan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.
