ICT Award

Social Innovation ICT Award 2024 Top 13 Finalists

Top Finalists

AI Policy Tracker

AI Policy Tracker is a platform designed to track AI policies at national or supranational levels. It helps policymakers, industry professionals, and the public monitor policies, identify trends, and engage in discussions. By promoting better traceability, it supports ethical 1AI use, fosters innovation, and mitigates risks associated with AI deployment.

The Building Information Platform Against Disaster (BIPAD)

The BIPAD portal is a comprehensive Disaster Information Management System (DIMS) initiated by the Government of Nepal and currently managed by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). It creates a national portal with independent platforms for national, provincial, and municipal governments, employing a bottom-up approach to disaster data partnership. The integrated data enhances all phases of the disaster management cycle and facilitates communication and coordination during post-disaster events.

Digital addressing system (Kataho)

Kataho Digital Address System addresses the challenge of unaddressed locations in Nepal, where many in rural and marginalized communities lack formal addresses. It creates precise digital addresses, generating over 16 billion unique offline addresses for homes, businesses, and landmarks. These addresses are easily shareable and searchable, integrated into mobile and web platforms to facilitate access to essential services like healthcare and government aid. By improving access and promoting social equity, Kataho has the potential to transform Nepalese society, particularly for underserved groups.

Ekagajpatra

Ekagajpatra is a government service improver focused on streamlining public services through technology. They conduct continuous R&D across government departments to identify challenges faced by the public in Nepal. Their platform provides legal and procedural learning videos to aid in regulatory compliance and government processes. Additionally, users can generate government documents in native languages by typing in English, thanks to an integrated translation feature.

GeoKrishi

GeoKrishi is a digital agriculture platform that supports commercial and smallholder farmers by providing timely, actionable advisories across the crop value chain. It features five tailored digital tools for farmers, technicians, and input suppliers, delivering essential information on weather, market prices, and management practices. By collaborating with community organizations, GeoKrishi ensures that services reach farmers and promotes access to agricultural inputs and financial resources. The platform emphasizes climate resilience and social inclusion, with E-Chautari serving as a physical space for farmers with limited connectivity to access vital services.

Human Wildlife Conflict Nepal (HWC-Nepal)

HWC-Nepal is a centralized platform for learning, reporting human wildlife conflicts and activities, early warning system and decision support system.  Beyond reporting, HWC-Nepal also focuses on prevention and awareness. The app provides valuable information on wildlife activities and precautionary measures, helping communities take proactive steps to reduce conflicts. Timely notifications via app and SMS keep users informed about potential threats, enhancing safety and preparedness. By digitizing the relief process and centralizing data, HWC-Nepal fosters collaboration among stakeholders and contributes to a more harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife in Nepal.

KU Krishi

KU Krishi is a smart mobile app designed to reduce pesticide use in Nepal and address climate impacts on agriculture. Available in Nepali, it offers tools like disease detection for tomato and potato, a late blight forecast, a digital leaf color chart (LCC) to reduce urea in paddy fields, and crop recommendations based on weather and soil data. It also includes a farm management tool for small farms. Powered by deep neural networks, KU Krishi is in beta and is being improved based on user feedback.

LMC Alert

The LMC app allows users in Lalitpur Metropolitan City to quickly send disaster alerts or complaints to the City Police Department in just three taps. Users can report up to 21 different incidents, such as fire, ambulance, sewage issues, garbage, illegal parking, and more. Alerts can be sent with or without a contact number and image, all anonymously. The app operates both online and offline, ensuring continuous service for instant reporting to the police.

Local Level Justice Management Information System

The Local Level Justice Management Information System (LLJMIS), developed by Tribhuj Design and Development Pvt. Ltd., is a software designed to streamline justice delivery for local governments in Nepal. Tailored to meet the needs of local communities and officials, it offers efficient case management, dispute resolution support, centralized records, and customizable reporting. Key features include role-based access, automated notifications, and alerts for secure, timely communication.

Mobile Health for Care Coordination

Mobile Health for Care Coordination by Medic Mobile Nepal Inc Pvt Ltd employs an SMS-based tool for Female Community Health Volunteers (FCHVs) to track pregnant women throughout pregnancy and into the postpartum period. This system ensures women receive essential antenatal care (ANC), safe delivery, and postnatal care (PNC) services. SMS reminders prompt FCHVs to schedule visits per national Safe Motherhood Program protocols, enhancing care coordination between pregnant women and health facilities for healthier outcomes.

NS Algorithm: NS APP – Mobile app developed using NS Algorithm

The Nepal Sambat (NS) app preserves and modernizes the Nepal Sambat calendar through an advanced autonomous system developed to ensure accuracy and broader adoption. Using a complex mathematical algorithm, it interprets the calendar in alignment with the lunar cycle and celestial patterns, including the positions of the Earth, moon, sun, and planets. This innovative algorithm allows precise calculation of Nepal Sambat dates for any past or future day. By leveraging this technology, the NS app safeguards the cultural legacy of the Nepal Sambat calendar while enhancing its accessibility in today’s digital landscape.

Safa Nepal

“Safa Nepal” is an open-data waste management and data collection system that includes a web-based dashboard and mobile application. It enables local governments to conduct evidence-based analysis of waste-related data, provides waste collection and management information, and allows citizens to report waste dumping, burning, and irregular collection services. The platform offers reliable operational data to support waste management efforts and drive necessary reforms in the sector.

Telemedicine: Bridging Healthcare gaps

Dhulikhel Hospital Telemedicine Program enhances healthcare access in rural Nepal by providing virtual health solutions. It operates through 18 outreach centers and five government health centers in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Population. The program offers daily consultations, telemedicine camps, and support for Nepalese migrant workers in South Korea. A dedicated nurse coordinates patient-doctor interactions, while follow-up calls are made for physiotherapy and diabetes management.