Nepal Academy of Science and Technology

What Nepal Academy of Science and Technology does

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is an autonomous government apex body established in 1982 under the leadership of the Prime Minister as Chancellor and the Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation as Pro Chancellor. Headquartered in Khumaltar, Lalitpur, Nepal, with a staff of 29, NAST's statutory mandate is the advancement of science and technology for national development, preservation and modernization of indigenous technologies, promotion of research, and facilitation of technology transfer. It operates two academic divisions — the Faculty of Science (Molecular Biotechnology, Biological Resource, Environment Research, Physical Science, Natural Products Chemistry, Synthetic Chemistry, Flora Project) and the Faculty of Technology (Renewable Energy programs covering Bio, Wind, Small Hydro, and Solar Energy, plus a Space Research Centre, Materials Science and Nanotechnology, and an Innovation Lab) — supported by an Analytical Service Centre and an S&T Information System Center.

The institution's core product surface is a set of national human-capital registries and publications rather than commercial technology. The Nepal Researcher Identity (NRI) system and the "Who is Who in Science, Technology and Innovation" directories (covering PhD and Master's degree holders) constitute the country's primary scientific-talent inventories. These are complemented by the NAST Journal (NJST), the Bigyan Lekhamala science publication, the Innovation Nepal platform, and recurring Grant and Fellowship and Young Scientist Research Programs. NAST reaches its audiences through online portals, publications, radio programming, and awareness events, and maintains international linkages with the Science Academies of Asia Forum, CSIR India, KAST South Korea, and SERC China.

NAST's business model is government-funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives from state appropriations routed through the Chancellor's office, with secondary grant and fellowship funding supporting research disbursements. No commercial pricing is publicly disclosed. The organization has no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity; it is a state institution serving a single principal institutional customer (the Government of Nepal) and a long tail of scientists, students, and the public.

Name

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology

Legal name

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology

Website

https://nast.org.np

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is the autonomous government apex body established in 1982 to promote science and technology in Nepal, operating research divisions in biotechnology, renewable energy, space research, and materials science while maintaining the national NRI and Who is Who researcher registries, the NAST Journal, grant programs, and international partnerships with science academies across Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Science and Technology Research

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Research and Development in Nanotechnology (541713), Space Research and Technology (92711)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Science, Technology & Innovation Administration (National R&D Policy) (BPAIAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technology Transfer & Innovation-Driven Research Universities (High Commercialization) (EDAHABAH), Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Institutes of Technology (IoT / Technical Universities) (EDAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Science and technology research
• Government research academy
• Renewable energy research
• Analytical laboratory services
• Research grants and fellowships

Headquarters

HQ city

Lalitpur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: NAST receives government funding as an autonomous apex body under the leadership of the Prime Minister as Chancellor. The academy is established by the Nepal government to promote science and technology in the country.
2. Research Grants and Fellowships: NAST provides grants and fellowships for young scientists and researchers, funded through government allocations and potentially international collaborations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) is an autonomous apex body that promotes science and technology in Nepal through multi-disciplinary research divisions, analytical laboratory services, researcher identity databases, scientific publications, and grant and fellowship programs for scientists. It operates the Faculty of Science (biotechnology, environment, chemistry, physical sciences) and Faculty of Technology (renewable energy, space research, materials science, innovation), supported by information, publication, and awareness programs serving government, researchers, students, and the public.

Product overview

NAST is an autonomous apex body established in 1982 to promote science and technology in Nepal. It operates as a platform-plus-divisions architecture consisting of: (1) Core identity/database products including Nepal Researcher Identity (NRI) for researcher database management and Who is Who directories for PhD and Master's degree holders; (2) Research divisions including Faculty of Science (covering biotechnology, biological resources, environment, physical sciences, chemistry) and Faculty of Technology (covering renewable energy, space research, materials science, innovation); (3) Service units including Analytical Service Centre, S&T Information System Center, and grant/fellowship programs; (4) Publications including NAST Journal and Bigyan Lekhamala science communicator. The institution focuses on advancement of science for national development, preservation of indigenous technologies, promotion of research, and facilitation of technology transfer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nepal Researcher Identity (NRI): A program for Nepali scientists, experts and researchers living in Nepal and abroad as diaspora to create and maintain a database of professionals working worldwide
• Who is Who in Science, Technology and Innovation of Nepal
• NAST Journal
• Bigyan Lekhmala
• Innovation Nepal

Products and services

• Nepal Researcher Identity (NRI)

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Science Academies of Asia ForumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024NAST participates as an active member of the Science Academies of Asia Forum, collaborating with science academies from various Asian countries for regional science and technology advancement.
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed between CSIR India and NAST Nepal for scientific collaboration and research partnerships. The partnership aims to facilitate joint research initiatives, technology transfer, and exchange programs between the two organizations in science and technology domains.
• Science Engineering Research Institute (SERC), ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAST has established international linkages with SERC China as part of its international collaboration efforts for science and technology development.
• Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAST collaborates with KAST as part of international science academy network, with exchanges including visits by NAST Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Dilip Subba to South Korea.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS): China's national academy and one of the world's largest research organizations; comparable at the apex-body level for science and technology promotion, though vastly larger in scale and scope.
• Royal Society: The United Kingdom's national academy of sciences and a global benchmark; comparable at the apex-body level for science promotion, fellowship-based membership, and policy advisory, though vastly larger and older.
• U.S. National Academy of Sciences: The United States' pre-eminent science academy chartered by Congress; comparable at the apex-body level for science promotion, researcher recognition, and policy advice, though vastly larger in membership and resources.

Direct peers

• National Academy of Science and Technology (Philippines, NAST Philippines): The Philippines' apex advisory body on science and technology under the Department of Science and Technology; directly comparable as a national S&T academy with government mandate, awards, publications, and technology advisory role.
• Pakistan Academy of Sciences: Pakistan's apex science body operating under federal charter; directly comparable as a South Asian national academy promoting scientific research, publishing journals, and engaging in international science forums.
• Sri Lanka National Academy of Sciences: Sri Lanka's national academy of sciences; directly comparable as a regional peer of similar scale, focused on promoting scientific research and advising government on science policy.
• Indian National Science Academy (INSA): India's national science academy serving as the apex body for promoting scientific knowledge and recognizing excellence; directly comparable as a South Asian national academy with a similar mandate for science promotion, fellowships, and researcher recognition.
• Bangladesh Academy of Sciences (BAS): Bangladesh's national science academy; directly comparable as a South Asian peer with a similar mandate of promoting science, awarding fellowships, and fostering international linkages.
• Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) India: India's premier R&D organization and an existing NAST MoU partner; comparable as a government-linked multi-disciplinary research body covering physical, biological, and engineering sciences with laboratory facilities and innovation programs.
• Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST): South Korea's apex science and technology academy and an active NAST partner; comparable as a national academy with policy advisory role, international exchange programs, and convening power over the country's top scientists.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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