MoEST STEAM Materials Design Competition for University Students 2082

The Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology (MoEST), Government of Nepal, invites applications for the National STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Competition 2082.

This annual competition aims to encourage university students to design and develop innovative STEAM-based materials or solutions that address real-world challenges in Nepal.

Who Can Apply

• Teams of up to three students currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s level or higher program in any recognized university, constituent, or affiliated campus/college in Nepal.

Competition Process

Stage 1: Concept Submission

• Interested students or teams must submit their concept proposal in the prescribed format: Format of Application
• Applications must be properly certified, scanned, and emailed to innovation@moest.gov.np no later than Mangsir 7, 2082 (November 23, 2025).
• Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Stage 2: Prototype Development

• Selected teams will advance to the second phase and will be given five months to develop a working prototype or material based on their submitted idea.
• Each selected team will receive up to NPR 1,50,000 in financial support for project development.

Competition Theme:

“Solving any current problems in the country”
Possible areas include:

• Modernization of indigenous/traditional technologies
• Water scarcity in agriculture
• Earthquake-resistant buildings using local materials
• Air pollution in urban areas
• Cultural heritage preservation
• Disaster risk management and mitigation
• Municipal waste management
• Rural healthcare access
• Integration of modern technology in production
• Other relevant national issues

Important Details

• Application Deadline: Mangsir 7, 2082 (November 23, 2025)
• Email for submission/inquiries: innovation@moest.gov.np
• Official website: www.moest.gov.np (for guidelines and forms)

Downloads: 

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Format of Application