Nepal Economics Olympiad

What Nepal Economics Olympiad does

Nepal Economics Olympiad (NEO) operates the national economics, business, and finance competition for high school students in Nepal, organized by the nonprofit Young Economists Society Nepal and headquartered at Shankhamul, Kathmandu. Its core product is an annual multi-tiered competition cycle — regional selections across 14 major cities, a Pre-National Bootcamp introduced in 2026 for 300 top regional performers, a National Round hosted at rotating partner institutions, and selection of the top 5 students to represent Nepal at the International Economics Olympiad.

The underlying technology footprint is modest: a web-based competition registration and results management platform hosted on ecolympnepal.org, with a separate results portal at results.ecolympnepal.org that authenticates participants via symbol number and date of birth. Beyond the competition itself, NEO offers preparation materials gated by registration and a pipeline of structured mentorship, speaker engagement (25 guest speakers in 2026), and affiliation with three international olympiads — International Economics Olympiad, World Economics Cup, and International Business Olympiad — supported by Nobel laureate Eric Maskin's endorsement.

NEO is a nonprofit funded through title, powered-by, and association sponsorships (Elite CA Nepal and Machhapuchchhre Bank in 2026), participant registration fees, and donations. Reach has scaled from 264 students in 60 institutions across 5 provinces in 2020 to 2,131 students across 191 institutions spanning all 7 provinces in 2026, with 40 partner organizations. Revenue, financials, and fundraising structure are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Nepal Economics Olympiad

Legal name

Young Economists Society Nepal

Website

https://ecolympnepal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nepal Economics Olympiad operates Nepal's annual national economics, business, and finance competition for high school students, run by nonprofit Young Economists Society Nepal. It selects and trains the top five students to represent Nepal at the International Economics Olympiad.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Competition Services

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Economics & Finance Competitions (Econ Challenge, Stock Market Games) (EDAMAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Olympiads & Subject Competitions (Science, Math, Informatics) (EDAMAGAE), Competition Coaching & Training Programs (AMC/AIME/USAMO/MathCounts) (EDAMAEAA)

Keywords

• Educational competition services
• Economics olympiad programs
• High school student competitions
• Financial literacy education
• Youth economic mentorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Kathmandu

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Sponsorship: Revenue generated from corporate sponsors and partners who support the annual competition events, including title sponsors, powered by partners, and association partners across various sectors including education, finance, and business.
2. Registration Fees: Participants pay registration fees to participate in regional and national rounds of the competition

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nepal Economics Olympiad (NEO) is an annual multi-tiered educational competition for high school students under 20 years old in Nepal, organized by the nonprofit Young Economists Society Nepal. The program comprises regional selection rounds across major Nepali cities, a national competition featuring Logical Reasoning and Critical Thinking, Financial Literacy Test, and Business Case Analysis, plus a Pre-National Bootcamp with intensive mentorship. The top 5 performers are selected to represent Nepal at the International Economics Olympiad (IEO), with pathways also to the World Economics Cup and International Business Olympiad.

Product overview

Nepal Economics Olympiad (NEO) is a multi-tiered educational competition program comprising three main event iterations per year: Regional Selection (testing economic fundamentals across major cities), National Competition (featuring Logical Reasoning and Critical Thinking, Financial Literacy Test, and Business Case Analysis), and Pre-National Bootcamp (intensive mentorship program). Top performers gain pathways to international competitions through partnerships with International Economics Olympiad, World Economics Cup, and International Business Olympiad. The program also offers a Results Portal for participants and Preparation Materials for registered students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Top 5 students represent Nepal at International Economics Olympiad annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Has API

No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• International Economics Olympiad (IEO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEO is an official partner of the International Economics Olympiad, a prestigious annual competition for high school students in Economics, Business Studies, and Finance. Supported by Nobel Prize laureate Eric Maskin, IEO hosts over 250 contestants from 50 countries annually. NEO selects and trains the top 5 students to represent Nepal at IEO.
• World Economics Cup (WEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEO serves as a gateway to the World Economics Cup, a transformative international initiative for high school students passionate about economics. WEC's mission aligns with NEO's goals to identify, inspire, empower, and support the next generation of economics leaders.
• International Business Olympiad (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEO serves as a gateway to the International Business Olympiad, a global platform for young talents interested in business. IBO shapes future global business leaders through comprehensive business knowledge competitions.
• Economics Asia ConventionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Economics Asia Convention unites economic enthusiasts, scholars, and professionals from across Asia to share knowledge, discuss trends, and explore innovative solutions through panel discussions, workshops, and networking sessions.
• International Philosophy Olympiad (IPO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe IPO celebrates young philosophers' analytical and critical thinking skills through essay writing and debates on philosophical topics, interacting with renowned philosophers and fostering academic and personal growth.
• Kathmandu College of Management (KCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for NEO national rounds. KCM is one of Nepal's leading business and technology colleges, established in 1997, recognized as the first college to introduce the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) program in Nepal.
• Apex CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier institution in Kathmandu hosting NEO 2024 national round. Known for rigorous academic programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced faculty in business education.
• Kings CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading institution in Kathmandu's academic hub hosting NEO 2025 national round. Known for commitment to excellence in business and entrepreneurship education with innovative programs and modern learning facilities.
• Elite CA NepalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerTitle Sponsor for NEO 2026. A leading professional institute dedicated to excellence in Chartered Accountancy education with rigorous academic standards and experienced faculty. Offering special discounts to NEO 2026 alumni.
• Machhapuchchhre BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPowered By sponsor for NEO 2026. Promotes financial literacy among students and youth across Nepal through nationwide awareness programs and partnerships, offering youth-friendly products and financial education initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Foundation for Teaching Economics: US nonprofit providing economics education programs for high school students and teachers through workshops and competitions; adjacent to NEO's mission of promoting economics literacy and could be a partner or model for program expansion.

Emerging players

• International Mathematical Olympiad: The premier international high-school math competition — illustrates how a subject-specific olympiad can establish global brand recognition, alumni networks, and pathways; structurally analogous to where NEO aspires to position economics within Nepal.
• Asian Science Olympiad: Regional science competition serving high school students across Asia — comparable organizational model (national selection → regional/international competition) with stronger STEM positioning but similar scale aspirations.

Broad incumbents

• Science Olympiad (USA): Established US-based K-12 STEM competition organization that has scaled a tournament-based competition model for decades; useful reference for understanding how a national academic olympiad can mature into a large-scale nonprofit institution.

Direct peers

• World Economics Cup: International economics competition that NEO acts as a gateway to; complementary to NEO's program and offers an alternative international pathway for top economics students.
• International Philosophy Olympiad: International academic olympiad focused on analytical and critical thinking through essay writing and debate — structurally analogous to NEO's Logical Reasoning component and an existing affiliate partner.
• Learning Unlimited (US Economics Olympiad): Operates the US Economics Olympiad, a national high-school economics competition directly comparable to NEO in format (regional → national → international pathway) but at substantially larger US scale; closest functional peer for understanding economics olympiad unit economics.
• International Business Olympiad: Global business knowledge competition for young talents that NEO partners with; serves as an additional international competition route for Nepali students interested in business cases.
• Economics Asia Convention: Regional convention uniting economic enthusiasts, scholars, and professionals across Asia through panel discussions, workshops, and networking — directly aligned with NEO's regional development goals.
• International Economics Olympiad: Global economics olympiad body that NEO is officially affiliated with; runs the international competition where top NEO performers represent Nepal, supported by Nobel laureate Eric Maskin and engaging 250+ contestants from 50 countries.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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