The document discusses the growing global and Nepalese populations that have access to mobile phones. It notes that access to mobile phones in Nepal is greater than access to toilets and is enhancing communication and contributing to the economy. It outlines the opportunity for developing mobile apps and services for both domestic and international markets. The document announces the Pivot Nepal competition to showcase the best mobile apps and services developed in Nepal. It provides details on the submission process, selection of 15 finalists, coaching/mentoring, pitching event, and prizes for winners. The goal is to help app developers tap into local and global opportunities.

1. Bibhusan Bista

2. The Global Scenario
7 Billion +
4 Billion +

3. Nepalese Scenario
26 Million +
16 Million +

4. What does it mean to Nepal ?
● Access to mobile phones is better than access
to toilets
● Access to mobile phones is enhancing
communication and afffecting lives of
individuals more than ever
● Access to mobile phones is making contribution
to national economy
● Access to mobile phones is creating jobs and
opportunities for young people

5. Mobile Apps and Services
● Building applications and services that can be
used and accessed via mobile phones
● Mobile apps for Smart Phones
● SMS driven services for non smart phones
● Apps and services for personal use, businesses
and government services
● Booming industry worldwide
● Market size of USD 45 Billion +

6. Mobile Apps and Services industry
in Nepal
● Extremely talented skill available in local market
● Many freelancers and companies are being
outsourced by foreign companies to develop
apps
● Local businesses in different sectors are not
aware of locally available resources to develop
mobile apps
● Apps and Service developers lack proper
business cases to tap opportunities both in the
local and international market.

7. Pivot Nepal
● A competition to showcase and bring out best
Mobile Apps and Services that are made in Nepal
● Help refining ideas, provide assistance in various
fronts that can convert skill and passion into
sustainable and thriving business
● Link different businesses and investors with
promising mobile app ideas and developers
● Provide opportunities for international linkage
and exposure

8. The Process
● Call for Submissions
● Feb 25 – Mar 15, 2013
● Selection and announcement of 15 finalists
● Mar 20, 2013
● Coaching and Mentorship opportunites to
finalists
● Mar 21 – Apr 15, 2013
● Pitching and Award Ceremony
● Apr 26, 2013

9. Categories for Submission
Social Development
Utilities & Entertainment
All submission through Business & Financial Services
http://pivot.mobilenepal.net

10. Criteria for Participation
● Teams and not Individuals
● Mobile App ideas, concept or products can be at any
stage
● Must reflect novelty, innovation and creativity
● End product must be directly related to mobile
technology
● Teams should take all responsibilities of their ideas
● At least one team member has to be a Nepali citizen
residing within Nepal

11. Prizes for Winners
+
Fully funded trip to
International Mobile Event
There will also be other prizes contributed by local sponsors.....

12. Organizations Involved
There will be more partners and supporters joining us as we move along .....

13. Thank You !
bibhusan@yipl.com.np