Kirtipur, Nepal | June 9, 2026

The Tribhuvan University Business Incubation Center (TUBIC) welcomed a distinguished delegation from China Agricultural University (CAU), including Prof. Xiaoyun Li, Prof. Qiang Dong, and Associate Prof. Wenjie Zhao, along with representatives from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), for a high-level discussion on strengthening international collaboration in innovation and entrepreneurship.

The visiting delegation shared their expertise on rural revitalization, agricultural innovation, entrepreneurship development, university–industry collaboration, technology transfer, and capacity building, highlighting the critical role of universities in promoting sustainable development and innovation-driven economic growth.

Representing TUBIC, Prof. Dr. Tara Prasad Bhusal, Director, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pramod Paudel, Deputy Director, showcased the center's ongoing initiatives in business incubation, startup development, innovation support, and entrepreneurial ecosystem building. The discussions explored opportunities for future collaboration in rural entrepreneurship, value chain development, startup incubation, research partnerships, and innovation exchange.

The visit concluded with a shared commitment to establishing long-term academic and institutional partnerships that will advance knowledge exchange, foster innovation, and create new opportunities for entrepreneurs and researchers in both countries.

Together, TUBIC and its international partners reaffirmed their commitment to building a vibrant ecosystem for innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development through global collaboration.