NIRI

What NIRI does

NIRI (Nexus Institute of Research and Innovation) is an independent, not-for-profit research institute headquartered in Lalitpur, Nepal, founded in 2020 and officially launched on January 1, 2021. The organization conducts multidisciplinary research across natural and applied sciences (bioinformatics, genomics, cancer biology, molecular biology, biostatistics) and social sciences, and runs specialized initiatives through its subsidiary NIRI Unit for Prevention and Life-Saving Activities (NPLSA), including drowning prevention research and community awareness programs.

Its offerings combine research services, training programs, and capacity-building products. Flagship products include the NIRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp (20+ hours of practical workshops plus 30+ hours of self-practice covering gene/protein analysis, BLAST, primer design, and gene enrichment analysis), the RISE student entrepreneurship program piloted across schools, the Grant Writing Workshop, and a periodic newsletter. NIRI reports 10+ completed and ongoing research projects, 20+ peer-reviewed publications (2021-2026), and a research community of 40+ team members and 10+ investigators.

Revenue is generated through four streams: course and training fees (NPR 8,000 for Nepal participants and USD/AUD/CAD 100 for international participants in the bioinformatics bootcamp), project grants (notably from Kalasha Foundation Switzerland for the Senior Citizen Care project), membership contributions (annual and life membership), and donations/support. Go-to-market is hybrid and community-led, combining self-serve online enrollment via Google Forms and Zoom, event-driven engagement (annual research symposiums, bootcamps, stakeholder meetings), and direct institutional engagement through MoUs (e.g., MBAHS) and government partnerships. Primary customer segments are researchers/academics and students; secondary segments are government/NGOs and faculty/educators.

Name

NIRI

Legal name

Nexus Institute of Research and Innovation

Website

https://nirinepal.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

NIRI is a Nepal-based not-for-profit research institute founded in 2020 that conducts multidisciplinary research in bioinformatics, genomics, public health, and social sciences, while offering training programs such as its Bioinformatics Bootcamp, RISE entrepreneurship pilot, and grant writing workshops to students, researchers, faculty, and government partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Research and Development Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172), Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) (541714), Computer Training (61142), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPACALAD

Workshops, Webinars & Live Masterclasses

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

SECONDARYMPACALAI

Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Digital Media & Content Platforms (Online Video, Podcasts, Creators)/Online Learning Content Platforms (Creator-Led Courses)

Keywords

• Multidisciplinary research
• Bioinformatics training
• Capacity building programs
• Evidence-based policy research
• Research institute Nepal

Headquarters

HQ city

Lalitpur

HQ country

Nepal

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Course and Training Fees: NIRI generates revenue through bioinformatics bootcamp fees (NPR 8,000 for Nepal participants, USD/AUD/CAD 100 for international), grant writing workshops, and other training programs.
2. Project Funding and Grants: Research projects funded by external sponsors such as Kalasha Foundation Switzerland for Senior Citizen Care research. NIRI also receives project funding for specific research initiatives.
3. Membership Contributions: Revenue from NIRI membership fees including annual membership and life membership programs.
4. Donations and Support: Monetary donations and support from individuals and organizations, including contributions for scholarships, staff salary support, and project funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

NIRI is an independent, not-for-profit research institute that conducts multidisciplinary research in natural, applied, and social sciences, delivers capacity-building training programs (notably the hands-on Bioinformatics Bootcamp), and provides analytical inputs for evidence-based policymaking in Nepal. It sells paid training programs, operates membership programs, conducts funded research projects, and runs the RISE student entrepreneurship program.

Product overview

NIRI is an independent, not-for-profit research institute (established 2020) offering multidisciplinary research services, training programs, and capacity-building initiatives. The organization's offerings include the Bioinformatics Bootcamp (hands-on training in genomics/proteomics analysis), RISE program (student entrepreneurship initiative), Grant Writing Workshop, and various research projects. NIRI primarily operates as a research and educational institution rather than a commercial product company, with its programs designed to promote quality research and innovation across Nepal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NIRI Bioinformatics Bootcamp A hands-on bioinformatics training program providing skills in analyzing genes of interest, protein structures, diseases, and metabolic pathways, with over 90% practical workshops covering genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, BLAST, primer design, biostatistics, and gene enrichment analysis. Includes 20+ hours of online Zoom sessions plus 30+ hours of self-practice materials. Priced at NPR 8,000 for Nepal participants and USD/AUD/CAD 100 for international participants. Designed for undergraduate/Masters/PhD students, faculty members, researchers, and computer scientists.
• RISE (Reaching Innovation through Students Entrepreneurship) A flagship initiative designed to empower high school students to become young innovators and entrepreneurs through mentorship, teamwork, and hands-on learning, helping students transform ideas into small income-generating projects. Implemented at Purnamrit Bhawani School and Bhadrakali School with 13 active student groups.
• Grant Writing Workshop An online workshop designed to equip targeted cohorts with the essentials of grant writing skills for securing research funding.
• NIRI Membership Programs Annual membership and life membership programs that enable individuals committed to NIRI's goals to join the institute through online registration (Google Forms) and contribute to its research and innovation mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ completed and ongoing research projects across various disciplines
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered secondary and core.

• Bagmati Welfare Society Nepal (BWSN)secondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Collaboration with BWSN for World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 activities, including street drama performances by school children in Sarlahi highlighting drowning risks and preventive measures in communities.
• Rotary Club of BalajusecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Partnership with Rotary Club of Balaju for drowning prevention initiatives. The collaboration includes awareness sessions, youth engagement programs, and commitment from Rotary members to support drowning prevention efforts through NPLSA.
• Madan Bhandari Academy of Health Sciences (MBAHS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025NIRI and MBAHS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research, academic development, and grant opportunities. The partnership was formalized with signatures from Dr. Rajendra Pangeni (Chairperson, NIRI) and Prof. Pradeep Gyawali (Vice-Chancellor, MBAHS), representing a significant step in advancing health sciences research and education in Nepal.
• Kalasha Foundation, SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Kalasha Foundation, Switzerland provides funding support for NIRI's Senior Citizen Care (SCC) Research project. The project was kicked off with a stakeholder meeting at Lomanthang Rural Municipality, Mustang, and includes training programs for Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs).
• Lumbini Buddhist UniversitysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025NIRI organized a dissemination program and stakeholder meeting for the Nepal Family Cohort Study (NeFCoS) at Lumbini Buddhist University, Parsa, marking a milestone in presenting baseline findings.
• Purnamrit Bhawani School and Bhadrakali SchoolsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025RISE (Reaching Innovation through Students Entrepreneurship) program pilot implemented in Purnamrit Bhawani School and Bhadrakali School, with 13 student groups actively developing business ideas.
• Shivapuri Secondary School, Maharajgunj, KathmandusecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024NPLSA marked World Drowning Prevention Day by organizing an event at Shivapuri Secondary School, engaging students in drowning prevention awareness activities.
• University Grants Commission (UGC)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic engagement with UGC leadership including Dr. Debraj Adhikari, Chairman of UGC, for discussion on academic and policy initiatives in Nepal.
• National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngagement with NAST scientists including Dr. Tista Prasai and Dr. Rabindra Dhakal for discussion on research and innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC): Government of Nepal's apex body for health research, with national mandate and budget. Broader incumbent in Nepal's research ecosystem, competing for similar government and policy-facing research projects.
• Coursera: Global online learning platform with extensive bioinformatics, genomics, and public health offerings from top universities. Broad incumbent competing with NIRI's bootcamp for the same international student market.
• edX: Major global MOOC platform offering university-level courses including bioinformatics and data science. Competes with NIRI's bioinformatics bootcamp for international learners seeking credentialed training.

Regional players

• Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS): South Asian government-affiliated multidisciplinary research institute producing policy research and training. Comparable to NIRI as a regional research/training institution in social and applied sciences, though operating in Bangladesh.

Direct peers

• Rosalind: Online bioinformatics learning platform offering free and paid browser-based training. Competes with NIRI's bioinformatics bootcamp in the same student/learner segment for bioinformatics skills training.
• Centre for Molecular Dynamics Nepal (CMDN): Nepal-based non-profit research center conducting molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics research. Highly comparable to NIRI's Natural and Applied Sciences division and bioinformatics training offerings.
• Nepal Institute for Policy Research (NIPoRe): Nepal-based independent policy research think tank producing research and policy analysis. Similar to NIRI in its evidence-based policy advisory, multidisciplinary research, and non-profit institutional model.
• Social Science Baha: Nepal-based independent research institute focused on social sciences with publications, fellowships, and training. Both organizations operate as non-profit research platforms in Nepal with similar academic community-building missions.
• Galaxy Training Network: Global community providing open bioinformatics training materials and workshops. Competes with NIRI's bioinformatics bootcamp as a free, internationally recognized alternative for learners in genomics and computational biology.
• Martin Chautari: Nepal-based research center producing research on social sciences, law, and public policy. Comparable to NIRI as a fellow Nepali non-profit research institute doing multidisciplinary research and policy engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nirinepal
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NIRINepal
• Facebookfacebook.com/NIRINepal.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nirinepal
• Instagraminstagram.com/nirinepal

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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