Huawei Nepal has selected five students for the Seeds for the Future 2025 program, the flagship CSR program of the company.

The winner students will represent Nepal at the regional competition in China, to be held in August 2025.

This year’s edition of the program attracted over 650 applications from promising university students across Nepal. Following a competitive screening process, 30 students were shortlisted to participate in a series of technical trainings, workshops, and cultural exchanges aimed at nurturing the next generation of ICT leaders, said Huawei Nepal in its press release issued today.

As part of the program, students visited a state-of-the-art data center in Kathmandu to gain practical exposure to how large-scale digital infrastructure operates. In addition, a workshop titled “Leveraging Technology for Multilingualism and Cultural Diversity” organized by UNESCO in Nepal at the UN House, offering students a platform to engage in meaningful dialogue around culture, inclusion, and technology. Students also visited the China Cultural Center, where they explored the rich history of Chinese culture and cross-border collaboration in education and innovation. Throughout the training phase, students were introduced to key digital technologies such as 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and Clean Energy solutions, preparing them for the global digital economy, according to the statement.

The final interviews were held on June 25, 2025, where the shortlisted students were evaluated based on their CVs and core judging criteria: communication skills, tech aptitude, creative thinking, global awareness, SDG alignment, leadership qualities, and personal motivation.

The jury for the final evaluation comprised of the experts from Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, UNESCO, Nepal Telecom and Huawei Nepal.

After careful assessment, the top five students selected for the regional round are: Adarsha Shrestha, Apala Timilsina, Dinanath Padhya, Manjila Pandey and Stuti Dhungana.

During the final stage of the competition, the participants will benefit from networking opportunities, receive mentorship from local and international experts, and gain real-world business insights through the immersive program. They will also have the unique opportunity to explore China’s digital ecosystem, visit leading ICT and high-tech enterprises, collaborate with peers from across Asia Pacific to develop tech-based solutions addressing global challenges and take part in interactive sessions with industry leaders shaping the future of technology, said Huawei in its statement.

About Seeds for the Future 2025 - Nepal

Seeds for the Future Nepal is Huawei’s flagship global CSR program, launched locally in 2019, with the mission to inspire and empower future tech leaders. The program blends learning, innovation, and cultural exchange through workshops, training, and international exposure. Since its inception in Thailand in 2008, Seeds for the Future has benefited over 19,000 students from 142 countries.

In Nepal, the program offers participants opportunities such as college tours, expert-led workshops, and a dedicated bootcamp, leading up to the final interview and winner announcement. Over the years, selected students from Nepal have participated in regional rounds in Thailand, Singapore, and now China, gaining invaluable exposure to emerging technologies like cloud, digital power, 5G, and AI. Through these activities, the program directly trained over 45 students and indirectly impacted more than 150.