Banking News – Hāndi Biryani co-founder and Head of Public Relations Poshan Nepal has been selected among the top 20 entrepreneurs from across Nepal under the prestigious U.S. Embassy Entrepreneurship Skills Development Program – Capstone Accelerator.

The program is supported by the U.S. Embassy in Nepal and aims to strengthen the skills, innovation, and growth potential of Nepali entrepreneurs.

During the three-day residential Capstone Accelerator in Kathmandu, Nepal presented Hāndi Biryani’s plans for brand development, service standardization, digital marketing, AI-powered customer engagement, and national and international expansion through a franchise model.

More than 800 applications were received for the program. Following regional programs conducted in Nepalgunj, Dhangadhi, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Hetauda, Bhairahawa, and Pokhara, more than 200 entrepreneurs representing all seven provinces were selected for training.

Following the regional training, only 20 entrepreneurs were selected for the Kathmandu-based Capstone Accelerator through a highly competitive evaluation process. The selection was based on factors including business potential, innovation, scalability, entrepreneurial commitment, and market opportunities.

Hāndi Biryani is a restaurant brand specializing in Mughlai and North Indian cuisine in Nepal’s hospitality and food-service sector. The brand focuses on standardized food preparation processes to provide customers with a consistent experience in terms of taste and service.

Its strategy focuses on customer experience, dine-in services, and strong brand identity, helping the restaurant establish a distinct position in Nepal’s competitive food-service market.

The company aims to develop traditional flavors beyond a conventional restaurant experience by building a structured, scalable, and franchise-ready food brand capable of expanding across Nepal and into international markets.