Cosog Nepal and our team have been recognized nationally and internationally for youth-led innovation in technology education and social impact.
Awardee · 2025
Cosog Nepal · Pratt & Whitney / NAAEE
Selected as one of 15 nonprofit organizations across 14 countries to receive the Global E-STEM Innovation Grant, presented by Pratt & Whitney in collaboration with the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE). The grant totalling $250,000 supports advancing environmental problem-solving through science, technology, engineering, and math for students ages 11–22.
Semi-finalist · 2025
Cosog Nepal · ICT Award Nepal
Code for Charity was named a semi-finalist — one of the top 13 programmes — in the Social Innovation category of the ICT Award 2025, the largest technology award in Nepal. The team showcased at the Startup & Idea Fest 2025, drawing over 15,000 visitors, and pitched at the Grand Jury Session.
Awardee · 2024
Bibek Bhandari · The Diana Award
Bibek Bhandari received The Diana Award 2024 for founding Cosog Nepal and expanding access to computer science education through CS clubs, coding competitions, career counselling workshops, Python Primer, and Code for Charity.
Finalist · 2024
Aashish Panthi · Glocal
Recognized among Nepal's top under-20 changemakers for leadership in computer science education, Aashish presented our work at UN Women, Embassy of Germany, EU in Nepal, and more places.
Winner · 2023
Bibek Bhandari · Stiftung Entrepreneurship / Goi Peace Foundation
Cosog Nepal won first place in the Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition 2023, competing against entrepreneurs from around 90 countries. The competition was judged on innovation, customer benefits, market opportunities, feasibility, and relevance to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.