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.

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European Union

EU-Funded Programme

European Union Digital Skills Initiative

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.

The window to build an AI edge is open. Those who act first gain the most. UDAAN makes that access free, structured, and backed by world-class research.

3.5x

AI-skilled roles growing faster

PwC — than traditional positions

69%

Employers can't find AI-skilled candidates

HeroHunt Global Talent Report

30%

Higher salaries for AI-skilled graduates

LinkedIn Jobs Report 2025

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.

Individual

Learner / Student

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

Apply as Learner

Institution

Educational Institution

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

Partner as Institution

Private Sector

Company / Business

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

Enroll Your Team

Civil Society

NGO / INGO

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

Join as Organisation

Community

Association / Public Group

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

Register Community

The Learning Pathway

Your AI Roadmap — from Aware to Expert.

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

AI Deep6 months+AI Foundation11.5 monthsAI Native2 weeks — universal entry point

AI Native Skills

2 Weeks

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

  • AI Literacy
  • Prompting
  • Algorithmic Thinking
  • AI Automation

AI Foundation Skills

11.5 Months

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

AI Deep Skills

6 Months+

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.

Pathshala

Learning & Education

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

Karyashala

Skills & Practice Lab

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

Karmashala

Work & Employment

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

Nitishala

Policy & Governance

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.

60+

Research Publications

5,000+

Learners Trained

25

Global Partnerships

41

Countries at ANAIS

12

Adj. Research Scientists

Targets reflect NAAMII's incubation ambition and are indicative, not guarantees.

European UnionNAAMIITangible CareersGovt. of Nepal — MoESTDrucker Leadership Academy

Cohort 1 — 2025

Limited seats. Unlimited potential.

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.

Apply Before Seats Fill

Available seats by category

Individual Learners

200

seats

Institutions

30

partners

Companies

50

teams

NGOs / INGOs

40

orgs

Public Groups

25

groups

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AI-Native Learner Registration

Complete this form to express your interest in joining the UDAAN programme. Apply as an individual or institution.

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