Category: Announcements
Re-announcement: Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2021
The Loden Foundation, with support from UNDP Bhutan, Mountain Hazelnuts, Society Switzerland Bhutan, Karuna Shechen and others, is pleased to call for business proposals from aspiring and existing Bhutanese entrepreneurs or community groups applicable under 3 funding windows this spring. However, Loden will also consider proposals outside of the... readmore
Spring Call for Business Proposals 2021
Loden Spring Call for Business Proposals 2021 The Loden Foundation and its partners are pleased to call for business proposals from aspiring and existing Bhutanese entrepreneurs or community groups applicable under 3 funding windows this spring. The fund support will be interest and collateral free loan depending on the... readmore
Selected applicants for the Loden Emergency Fund
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the selected entrepreneurs for the Loden Emergency Fund following the selection interview that was held at the Loden office on 4th March 2021. readmore
Vacancy Announcement for Executive Director, Loden Foundation
The Loden Foundation wishes to appoint the Executive Director who will lead the management of the organization through strategic planning, resource mobilisation, financial oversight, organizational development, programme implementation and official representation. Download the The Terms of Reference HERE Deadline: Before 5pm on Wednesday 31 March 2021 Application Process: Keeping... readmore
Selected applicants for the Loden-Bhutan Foundation Covid-19 Response Grants
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the selected candidates for the Loden-Bhutan Foundation Covid-19 Response Grants. The interview was held on 24th and 25th February 2021. Category 1: Food Security and Supply Chain Category 2: Digital Platform System readmore
Shortlisted applicants for the Loden-Bhutan Foundation Covid-19 Response Grants
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the shortlisted candidates for the Loden-Bhutan Foundation Covid-19 Response Grants. The following shortlisted applicants are requested to attend the final interview at Loden’s office or virtually, whichever is convenient. The interview date is scheduled on 24th to 25th February 2021. Category 1:... readmore
Shortlisted applicants for the Loden Emergency Fund
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the shortlisted candidates for the Loden Emergency Fund. The following shortlisted applicants are requested to attend the final interview at Loden’s office or virtually, whichever is convenient. The shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview dates after a round of site... readmore
Loden-Bhutan Foundation Covid-19 Response Grants
Loden-Bhutan Foundation Covid-19 Response Grants The Loden Foundation and Bhutan Foundation are pleased to invite proposals from young Bhutanese entrepreneurs, micro-enterprises, or community groups. This grant will go towards empowering young entrepreneurs to address critical issues for Bhutan’s food security and employment that will have a lasting impact on Bhutan’s economy.... readmore
Deadline Extension for Loden Emergency Fund
Due to limitations caused by Covid-19 for entrepreneurs to submit applications for the Loden Emergency Fund, the deadline for the submission of proposals has been extended until 5 pm on 31 January 2021. All documents must be submitted via email in soft copies at application@loden.org. Interviews will be held... readmore
Loden Emergency Fund
Background To ensure that good businesses do not shut down or face extreme difficulties due to challenges caused or worsened by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Loden Foundation invites proposals from EXISTING Loden entrepreneurs who may be facing difficulties. Applicants can avail support of additional interest free and collateral free... readmore
Results for fall call for business proposals 2020
We are pleased to announce the selected entrepreneurs for our fall call for business proposals 2020 following the selection interview that was held at the Loden office on 16, 17 and 18 November 2020. Loden-UNICEF Bhutan Funding Window Loden-Hazelnut Programme Funding Window Loden-SSB Funding Window Loden-UNDP Bhutan Covid-19 Response... readmore
Shortlisted applicants for the fall call for business proposals 2020
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the interview for the shortlisted candidates from the fall call for business proposals this year. The following shortlisted aspiring entrepreneurs are requested to attend the final interview at Loden’s office or virtually, which ever is convenient. Loden-UNICEF Bhutan Funding Window Loden-Hazelnut Programme... readmore
Fall Call for Business Proposals 2020
The Loden Foundation and its partners are pleased to call for business proposals from aspiring and existing Bhutanese entrepreneurs or community groups applicable under 4 funding windows this fall. The fund support will be a combination of grants as well as interest and collateral free loans, depending on the... readmore
Results for spring call for business proposals 2020
We are pleased to announce the selected entrepreneurs for our spring call for business proposals 2020 following the selection interview that was held at the Loden office on August 7 and 8. Tashi Delek to all the successful candidates. We look forward to working with you. We are thankful... readmore
Job Vacancy Result at Loden Foundation
The Loden Foundation is pleased to share the final results of the following positions: We would like to congratulate the selected candidates for making the selection and look forward to having them on our team. We thank all other applicants for taking interest in the positions and wish them... readmore
Shortlisted applicants for the spring call for business proposals 2020
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the interview for the shortlisted candidates from spring call for business proposals in March this year will be conducted at Loden Foundation’s office or virtually. Although we informed the shortlisted candidates about their selection in March, we could not conduct the interview... readmore
Job Vacancies at Loden Foundation
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the vacancy for the following positions for immediate recruitment- Assistant Communications Officer – 1 slot Download ToR Assistant Programme Officer – LEP – 1 slot Download ToR Content and Video Editor (short term contract) – 2 slots Download ToR Deadline: Before 5pm... readmore
Entrepreneurship training for out of school youth at Integrated Youth Centres
Are you a young person wishing to understand the entrepreneurship culture in Bhutan and learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship? Do you have an idea to start a business but lack the capital and the support to do so? Together with UNICEF Bhutan and Youth Centre Division, Department of Youth... readmore
Final result of the Loden Scholarship 2020
Loden Foundation is happy to announce final results of the Loden Scholarship 2020 after the interview round held on Monday 29 June, 2020. We congratulate the 8 students who are selected this year, and would also like to thank all other applicants who impressed the panel of judges at... readmore
Shortlisted candidates for Loden Scholarship 2020
Loden Foundation is pleased to announce that we received 512 application for scholarship this year, and 19 applicants have been shortlisted. We congratulate the applicants who got shortlisted for the final interview round, and would also like to thank all students who showed interest and applied to our scholarship.... readmore
Loden Foundation Scholarship 2020
Dear students, Every year, Loden Foundation provides scholarships for young Bhutanese to pursue undergraduate studies both within and outside Bhutan. We know that graduating from high school, often referred to in Bhutan as the ‘turning point,’ is the most crucial phase of your life and it can be quite stressful.... readmore
Result for Loden-UNDP Bhutan COVID-19 Response Fund
We are happy to announce the following candidates in the family of Loden and UNDP cohort projects: Dargay: Dargay Kharey Eupel Dakini Dorji, Thunder Dragon Horticulturist Sangay Needup, Vegetables on Wheels Karma Yonten, Greener Way Namkhar Degyal Gyaltshen, Rigpah Karma Wangdi, APAZA Organic Farm Ngawang Tenzin, The Eco-Villa Garden... readmore
UPDATE: Loden-UNDP Bhutan Covid-19 Response Fund
Due to overwhelming number of applicants and limited funding available, Loden and UNDP Bhutan would like to inform that the funding window will be closed today after 5pm. Therefore, any documents that come in after 5pm today will not be reviewed further. For any inquiries, please write to us at application@loden.org readmore
Loden-UNDP Bhutan Covid-19 Response Fund
Background In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Loden Foundation in partnership with UNDP Bhutan invites business proposals from Bhutanese individuals and groups. The proposals must directly address challenges and problems caused or worsened by the Covid-19 outbreak, and do so through agricultural production, job creation, or tackling new needs... readmore
Interview Result for the post of Legal and Credit Officer
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the interview results for the post of Legal and Credit Officer. Name Results Yeshey Peyden | CID: 10805000322 Selected Sonam Lhamo | CID: 10302002229 – Jamyang Lodey | CID: 10907001287 – We would like to congratulate Yeshey Peydey for making the... readmore
Shortlisted applicants for Legal and Credit Officer
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the shortlisted candidates for the post of Legal and Credit Officer. Name CID Number Yeshey Peydey 10805000322 Sonam Lhamo 10302002229 Jamyang Lodey 10907001287 We would like to request all candidates to report for final round of interview on Thursday 26 March, 2020,... readmore
Job Vacancy – Credit & Legal Officer
The Loden Foundation announces the vacancy for the position of Credit and Legal Officer who will be responsible for all legal and regulatory matters. Position Summary The Credit & Legal Officer will be responsible for taking the lead in all legal matters of the organization to ensure it is... readmore
Spring 2020: Call for Business Proposals
UPDATE: 12 March 2020 – Please note that it is not mandatory to submit your documents in printed copies at the Loden Foundation office. You are requested to email all documents in single PDF file to application@loden.org This update is issued to avoid travelling considering the current covid-19 situation... readmore
Eight new aspiring entrepreneurs receive interest and collateral free loan from Loden Foundation
The Loden Entrepreneurship Programme (LEP) exists to help young Bhutanese men and women who have the vision, drive and idea to set up or enlarge a business, which is economically beneficial, socially responsible, culturally sensitive and environment friendly. Moreover, the programmes aim to solve the problem of unemployment, rural-urban... readmore
Bhutan Student Entrepreneur Award (BSEA) Competition
The 2019-2020 Bhutan Student Entrepreneur Award (BSEA) Competition season is now open! Here is the link- Apply. Deadline for Bhutan: 10th October 2019. Eligibility Criteria 1. You must be enrolled for the current academic year in a university/college as an undergraduate or graduate* student at the time of application.... readmore
Fall 2019: Call for Business Proposals
As a part of Loden Entrepreneurship Programme (LEP), the Loden Foundation is pleased to announce ‘Call for Business Proposals’ from aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for interest-free and collateral-free loan up to Nu. 1.5 million. The programme shall support a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures that are innovative, viable and has the capacity... readmore
Entrepreneurship training and startup loan for out-of-school youth
As a part of Loden’s SEED programme (Student Empowerment through Entrepreneurship Development), a three-day entrepreneurship training will be led at Integrated Youth Centers based in Samdrup Jongkhar, Gelephu, Phuntsholing and Thimphu in June 2019. The entrepreneurship training will focus on developing fundamental skills and knowledge in entrepreneurship such as... readmore
Final result for the post of Finance Manager
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the selected candidate for the post of Finance Manager. Tashi Delek and congratulations We would like to thank all the candidates for taking part in the post of Finance Manger and best wishes to everyone. readmore
Final result for Loden Scholarship 2019
The Loden Foundation is happy to announce the scholarship selection result for 2019. Tashi Delek and congratulations the candidates. The selected candidates will be contacted individually via telephone for further instructions. We would like to thank all the applicants for taking part in the scholarship and wish everyone all... readmore
Shortlisted candidates for Loden Scholarship 2019
We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for final interview for Loden Scholarship 2019. An interview will be held in The Loden Foundation Office, Dewa Khangzang Buliding, and Opposite Bhutan Post Office from 9:00 AM on 29th May 2019. readmore
Final Result for Loden Interest & Collateral free Loan, 2019
We are pleased to announce the selected entrepreneurs for the interest free startup loan from the Loden Foundation following the selection interview that was held in the Loden office on 13th and 14 April 2019. We congratulate each one of you and look forward to work with you. We... readmore
Loden Foundation Scholarship 2019
Dear students, Every year, Loden Foundation provides scholarships for young Bhutanese to pursue undergraduate studies within or outside Bhutan. Through this scholarship we hope to help youth with exceptional merit from low-income families avail further education. We know that graduating from high school, often referred to in Bhutan as the ‘turning... readmore
Join Dr Karma Phuntsho in the UK and US this Spring 2019
This spring, we are happy to inform you that our President, Lopen Karma Phuntsho, will be in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, at the invitation of various institutions to talk about Bhutan’s culture, history and emerging social enterprises in Bhutan. Here are dates at various... readmore
Spring 2019: Call for Business Proposals
The Loden Foundation is pleased to Call for Business Proposals from aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for interest-free and collateral-free capital seed money up to Nu. 1.5 million. The programme shall support a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures that are innovative, viable and has the capacity to scale up and generate employment in... readmore
Job Vacancy – Finance Manager
Vacancy Announcement Terms of Reference Job title: Finance Manager Grade and Salary: Manager Level 2, commensurate to expertise and experience starting from Nu.40,000/- Other benefits and allowances shall be as per the existing Rules and Regulations of the Loden Foundation. Organizational Context: The Loden Foundation is a registered civil society... readmore
16 new entrepreneurs supported in 2018
There is a movement of young Bhutanese exploring opportunities to become self-employed and create employment for other youth rather than looking for the limited jobs available. At Loden, we remain committed to make sure these young people get the much needed support through our interest and collateral free loan... readmore
Call for Business Proposals – Deadline extended
The Loden Foundation is pleased to Call for Business Proposals from the aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for interest-free and collateral-free capital seed money up to Nu. 1.5 million. The programme shall support a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures that are innovative, viable and has the capacity to scale up and generate... readmore
Call for applications for the Post of Executive Director
Job Title: Executive Director Employment type: Full-time Basic Monthly Salary: Nu. 50,000 or higher commensurate to expertise and experience Reports to: The President and Board of Trustees Organizational Context: The Loden Foundation is a registered civil society organization under the CSO Act, 2007 in March 2010. The Foundation is... readmore
Loden Entrepreneurship Crash Course in Gelephu
The Loden Foundation will be conducting its next Loden Entrepreneurship Crash Course in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Human Resources (MoLHR) regional office in Gelephu from 19 May to 20 May. The training, which will be attended by around 100 aspiring entrepreneurs, is aimed at introducing fundamentals... readmore
Loden Foundation Scholarship 2018 (Updated May 15)
The Loden Foundation announces 2018 competition for scholarships to pursue university education with the aim of helping of deserving candidates. The scholarships will cover full or partial costs either within or outside the country with a maximum funding amount of Nu. 2,00,000/- per year. Preference will be given... readmore
Result For The Loden Interest Free Business Loan, 2017
We are pleased to announce the selected entrepreneurs for the interest free startup loan from the Loden Foundation following the selection interview that was held in the Loden office on 8 and 9 November 2017. We congratulate each one of you and look forward to working with you. We... readmore
Schedule for the Final Interview for Loden Interest-free Business Loan,2017
Date: 8 and 9 November 2017 Venue: Loden Foundation Conference Hall Download readmore
The Global Entrepreneurship Week, 2017
The weeklong event of the Global Entrepreneurship Week is right around the corner again. Just like every year Bhutan wishes to join the global community of about 160 countries across the world to celebrate the GEW from 13-17 of November, 2017. The event will be held at the NRDCL... readmore
Shortlisted Candidates for the Loden Interest Free Business Loan, 2017
We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the interest-free businesses loan under the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme, 2017. The final round of selection will be held in the Loden office on the 8 and 9 of November 2017 and the result will be declared on the 10 November.... readmore
Bhutan Dialogues: ideas and results in development
Come join us for our first session of Bhutan Dialogues on October 12th at 4 pm at the UN House. Our host is Dr. Karma of the Loden Foundation and our guest speaker is Dasho Kinley Dorji. This is a space for critical and dynamic conversations with thought leaders... readmore
EXTENSION ON THE DEADLINE FOR THE BUSINESS PROPOSAL
Loden is pleased to inform that the deadline for the business proposal has been extended till the 31 of August, 2017. Any interested aspiring entrepreneur looking for a funding opportunity can apply for the interest free business loan and the programme shall support a wide range of entrepreneurial ventures... readmore
Reminder: Less than 20 days to submit your business proposal!
Turn your innovative ideas into reality. Don’t miss out on this funding opportunity. You have just over 20 days to submit your proposal. Loden Foundation is pleased make their 13th round of Call for Business Proposals from the aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs. The programme shall support a wide range of... readmore
Result of the Final Interview – Loden Scholarship for Higher Education, 2017
Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the result of the final selection for Loden Scholarship for Higher Education 2017 held today in the Loden office, Thimphu. The management secretariat congratulates each one of you. Loden wishes to thank all other candidates who took part in the interview for their... readmore
Shortlisted Applicants for Loden Scholarship for Higher Education
Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the result of the preliminary selection for Loden Scholarship for Higher Education 2017. We thank everyone for their application and offer our prayers and best wishes for those of you who were not selected for the final interview. We wish you luck and... readmore
Call for Business Proposals – Loden Entrepreneurship Programme
Loden Foundation is pleased to make our 13th round of Call for Business Proposals from the aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for interest free capital seed money ranging from Nu 0.1 million to Nu. 1.5 million. We have a policy to support only businesses which are ethical, culturally sensitive & ecologically... readmore
Loden Entrepreneurship Training
The Loden Foundation, a registered civil society organization will be conducting two-day entrepreneurship crash course on 27 and 28 April 2017 in Tashigang. The program is aimed at orienting young Bhutanese men and women on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship which will be followed by a competition for a startup... readmore
Result of the Loden-DHI Fund 2017
Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the result of the Loden-DHI fund for the year 2017. The result is as follows: Sl.no Name Business Location 1 Dhan Kumar Shyangden Eco Waste Solution Bajo, Punkha and Wangdi 2 Jangchubla Jangchubla Tshoglham Production Thimphu 3 Kelzang Choden Natural Dying of Silk... readmore
LODEN SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce scholarships to pursue university degree with the aim of helping of deserving candidates from economically disadvantaged background. The scholarships will cover full or partial costs both within and outside the country. Preference will be given to those pursuing degrees, which can fill... readmore
Shortlisted Candidates for Loden-DHI Fund, 2017
We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the 3rd round of Loden-DHI Fund, 2017. The final round of selection will be held in the Loden office on 3,4 & 5th April 2017. A separate interviewschedule will be sent to the candidates individually. Sl.no Name Business Name Location... readmore
EXTENSION OF THE DEADLINE FOR THE BUSINESS PROPOSAL
Loden Foundation is pleased to announce that the deadline for the submission of the business proposal for the Loden-DHI fund has been extended till the 15th of March, 2017. The interested applicants must submit: 1.A business plan (not exceeding 15 pages) 2. Curriculum Vitae 3. Personal statement of explaining... readmore
Tender Announcement
Loden Foundation is pleased to invite sealed bids from the eligible national firms for the supply of stationary, materials and equipment for the Loden Early Learning Centres. The list of materials and the bidding documents can be downloaded form www.loden.org or obtained by writing to info@loden.org or from Loden... readmore
INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Loden invites expression of interest from the interested individuals who have business background & experience and who would have time to provide voluntary mentoring service to the budding entrepreneurs. This is an excellent platform to give back to the society by engaging with the most energetic and forward-looking entrepreneurs... readmore
Loden-DHI Fund
Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the call for business proposals from aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for the third round of Loden-DHI Fund. The Loden-DHI fund is a separate funding window created jointly under Loden and DHI and it aims to support young Bhutanese men and women in entrepreneurial business ventures.... readmore
Result For The Loden Interest Free Business Loan, 2016
We are pleased to announce the result for the interest-free businesses loan under the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme, 2016. Sl.no Name Business Location 1 Bishnu Prasad Sharma Dumba Thimphu 2 Changlo Asparagus Seedling Production Paro 3 Chimi Lhamo Mountain Mist Thimphu 4 Dawa Zangmo Beauty Saloon... readmore
Loden Bi-Annual News Letter 2016
The Bi-Annual News Letter for Loden for the year 2016 has been launched. You can download the News Letter by clicking here or visiting the Reports section under About Us tab on the website. You can also sign up for our newsletter and get the latest content in your inbox... readmore
Shortlisted Candidates for the Loden Interest Free Business Loan, 2016
We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the interest-free businesses loan under the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme, 2016. The final round of selection will be held in the Loden office on the 10, 11 and 12 of November 2016. A separate interview schedule will be emailed to the... readmore
Keeping up with the rest of the world; sign up for the Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) is the world’s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship. It is a festival of innovation and enterprise. Loden Foundation has been successfully observing the GEW since 2012 and similarly this year it will join the global community in observing the GEW with the support from various... readmore
Final result for the Loden Scholarship 2016
We are pleased to announce the selected candidates for the Loden Scholarship 2016 Sl.no Name CID No. Result 1. Chencho Dorji 10204000599 Selected 2. Diwash Chhetri Selected 3. Endup Lepcha 20211001242 Selected 4. Kuenzang Norbu 10101004162 Selected 5. Phub Zam 10204002704 Selected readmore
Re-Announcement of Loden Scholarship
The Loden Foundation is pleased to re-announce scholarships to pursue university degree with the aim of helping of deserving candidates from economically disadvantaged background. The scholarships will cover full or partial costs both within and outside the country. Preference will be given to those pursuing degrees, which can fill employment gaps in Bhutan.... readmore
Call for Proposals for Loden Entrepreneurship Programme
The Loden Foundation is pleased to call for business proposals from the aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for interest free capital seed money ranging from Nu 0.1 million to Nu. 1.5 million.We have a policy to support only businesses which are ethical and culturally & ecologically conducive for Bhutan. Businesses which... readmore
Loden Scholarship
The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce scholarships to pursue university degree with the aim of helping of deserving candidates from economically disadvantaged background. The scholarships will cover full or partial costs both within and outside the country. Preference will be given to those pursuing degrees, which can fill... readmore
Selected projects for the second round of Loden-DHI Fund, 2016
The Management Council of Loden is pleased to announce the selected projects for the second Round of Loden-DHI Fund, 2016 Sl. No. Name Gender Nature of Business Location 1 Anil Chhetri Male Frozen Deserts & Juice Phuntsholing 2 Damber Singh Rai Male Institute of Martial Arts Thimphu 3 Damchey... readmore
Loden Entrepreneurship Crash Course
The Loden Foundation, a registered civil society organization will be conducting two-day entrepreneurship crash course for the first time in Sumdrup Jonagkhar on 23 and 24 April 2016 in Sumdrup Jongkhar Primary School. The program is aimed at orienting young Bhutanese men and women on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship... readmore
Result of the Third Round of Selection
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Result of the Second Round of Selection
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Loden-DHI Fund
The Loden Foundation is pleased to call for business proposals from the aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs for the second round of Loden-DHI Fund. The project aims to support young Bhutanese men and women in entrepreneurial business ventures. Loden-DHI Fund was launched in September 2015 to help young people realize their... readmore
Result of the First Round of selection
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Vacancy Announcement
The Loden Foundation, a Civil Society Organization regulated under the Civil Society Organizations Act, 2007 of the Kingdom of Bhutan is pleased to announce a vacancy for the following position; Job title: Resource and Communications Officer Employment type: Full-time / part time staff Remuneration: Commensurate to expertise with... readmore
Mentoring Orientation
In continuation to the mentoring trainings organized in the past, the Loden Foundation and Entrepreneurship Division, Department of Employment, Ministry of Labour and Human Resources will be jointly organizing one-day mentoring orientation on the 21 December 2015. The programme aims at orienting mentors and mentees (entrepreneurs) on the basic... readmore
Result for Loden-DHI Fund and Loden Capital Fund competition, 2015
LEP New Projects, 2015 Sl. No Name Gender Nature of Business Business location 1 Arpan Lepcha M Housing bt. (Online business) Thimphu 2 Ashok Sunwar M Avocado Fruit Sapling Production Tsirang 3 Chencho Tshering M Potato Chips Manufacturing Babesa, Thimphu 4 Dawa Tshering M Sculpture and Ornamental Art Lingmithang,Mongar... readmore
Shortlisted candidates for final interview 2015
Shortlisted candidates for the final Interview 2015 Sl. No Name Business location CID Interview time 17/11/2015 (1st Day) 1 Lobzang Dorji Thimphu NA 9.00 2 Namgay Septokha,Lobesa,punakha 11401001050 9.30 3 Tshering Gyeltshen Babesa, Thimphu NA 10.00 4 Kalyan Mahat Salami Village(tsirang) 11803000277 10.30 5 Sonam Zangmo Thimphu 11606000427 11.30... readmore
Global Entrepreneurship Week
The Loden Foundation, MoLHR & BITC, will jointly organize the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2015 from 16th to 21st November to help Bhutan join the global community to celebrate the week of entrepreneurship. The event, this year, will bring together thinkers, policy makers, NGOs and entrepreneurs thereby spread the awareness of entrepreneurship, train... readmore
Call for business proposals for Loden-DHI Fund
To commemorate the most auspicious 60th birth anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, The Loden Foundation are pleased to call for business proposals from aspiring Bhutanese entrepreneurs. This is a separate funding window created jointly under Loden and DHI Fund for next three years. The project aims... readmore
Call for Business Proposals for Loden Entrepreneurship Programme
The Loden Entrepreneurship Programme is a business education project of the Loden Foundation which aims to train and support young Bhutanese men and women in entrepreneurial business ventures. It was launched in 2008 to help young people realize their dreams by providing them training, moral and technical support and... readmore
Loden Entrepreneurship Training
The Loden Foundation, a registered civil society organization will be conducting two-day entrepreneurship training for the first time in Bumthang on 4th and 5th April 2015. The program is aimed at orienting young Bhutanese men and women on the fundamentals of entrepreneurship which will be followed by a capital... readmore
MADE IN BHUTAN IN WASHINGTON DC
We are pleased to announce that the Loden Foundation will be screening Made in Bhutan, a 32 minutes documentary film in Washington DC. The film features the recent emergence of entrepreneurial culture in Bhutan. Hirondelle Chatelard, the film Director and Gerard Tardy, the Director for Loden entrepreneurship program will... readmore
Final Results for the post of Program Officer
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Loden Scholarship
To celebrate the joyous occasion of 60th birth Anniversary of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo, Jigme Singye Wangchuk, the Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the scholarship opportunity to pursue university degree. It is aimed at providing equal opportunity for candidates from economically disadvantaged family. The scholarship will... readmore
Shortlisted Candidates
Please find the shortlisted candidate results for the preliminary selection for the post of Programme Officer here. readmore
Annual Newsletter 2015
The Annual Loden Newsletter isnow available and it has been posted on our website under the reports section but you can also download the Annual News Letter 2015 by clicking here. readmore
Vacancy Announcement for Programme Officer
You can download the necessary information (Terms of Reference) for the Vacancy Announcement by clicking here. readmore
A workshop by international entrepreneurs from Entrepreneurs’ Organisation and Bhutanese entrepreneurs at Taj Tashi, Thimphu on 9 December 2014
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Programme Agengda GEW 2014
Please download the programme agenda for the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014 on the link below; Programme List for GEW 2014 readmore
Shortlisted Candidates for the Final Round on Interview
Please find here the shortlisted candidates for the final round of interview. readmore
Training on ‘Effective and Engaging Communication’
Want to give high quality business presentations? Want to create PowerPoint slides that engage your audience? Want to create effective communication messages? Want to improve your organization’s online visibility? Join the 2-day interactive training session on ‘Effective and Engaging Communication’ with the world-class trainer Zoltan Valcsicsak, brought to you... readmore
Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014
The Loden foundation in partnership with DHI, BOiC, BCCI, BITC and MoLHR will be organizing the Global Entrepreneurship Week 2014 from 17th to 23rd November to help Bhutan join the global community to celebrate the week of entrepreneurship. The event, this year, will bring together thinkers, policy makers, NGOs and entrepreneurs... readmore
Made in Bhutan in Lyon, France
It is with pleasure we bring to your kind notice that A ‘Made in Bhutan’, documentary by Hirondelle Chartlard, portraying the emergence of entrepreneurship in Bhutan will be screened for the second time in France. This time, a special screening is arranged in Lyon, France. Screening will be followed... readmore
A Guideline for business planning
This guideline document is prepared to assist aspiring entrepreneurs (beginners) to prepare an appropriate business plan by referring to this skeleton guideline but without necessarily having to follow it “to the letter” as business plans generally vary depending on the type and size of the business. This document attempts... readmore
Result of the Loden Need-based Scholarship (2014)
Sl. No. Name Evaluator I Evaluator II Evaluator III Evaluator IV Total Remarks 1 Tshejay Lhamo 17.00 15.50 15.00 19.00 66.50 Selected 2 Kinzang Tshering 16.50 16.00 15.00 18.00 65.50 Selected 3 Kuenzang Choden Dorji 15.50 16.50 15.50 18.00 65.50 Selected 4 Prakash Mongar 16.50 15.50 15.00 18.00 65.00... readmore
Result of the Loden Need-based Scholarship, 2014
Sl.No. Name Evaluator I Evaluator II Evaluator III Evaluator IV Total Remarks 1 Tshejay Lhamo 17.00 15.50 15.00 19.00 66.50 Selected 2 Kinzang Tshering 16.50 16.00 15.00 18.00 65.50 Selected 3 Kuenzang Choden Dorji 15.50 16.50 15.50 18.00 65.50 Selected 4 Prakash Mongar 16.50 15.50 15.00 18.00 65.00 Standby... readmore
Shortlisted applicants for Loden Need-based Scholarship, 2014
Sl. No. Name Subject Studied 1 Jamyang Yeshey Choden Science 2 Jigme Tenzin ILCS 3 Karma Science 4 Kinzang Tshering Arts 5 Kuenzang Choden Dorji Science 6 Kunzang Tashi Choden Science 7 Nima Wangchuk Arts 8 Passang Dorji Arts 9 Prakash Mongar Science 10 Samdrup Dorji Science 11 Sonam... readmore
Submit your business plan for collateral and interest free capital fund
The Loden foundation has been providing collateral and interest free capital fund annually since 2008 to aspiring entrepreneurs who have innovative business ideas. Bhutanese entrepreneurs within the age bracket of 20 to 40 years may submit business proposals with effect from 1st June to 31st August 2014 to compete... readmore
Invitation
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Loden Scholarship for Higher Education
As a part of scholarship scheme, the Loden foundation will offer three need-based scholarships to deserving candidates who wish to pursue their first university degree. The scholarship will cover full or partial costs (approximately Nu. 150,000 per person per annum). It is open to all subjects but candidates must... readmore
CHANGE IN DATE for the 12th Training on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
This is to inform all the registered and interested participants for the 12th Loden Entrepreneurship Training in Mongar that the date for the training has been changed to 19th – 20th April ‘14 (Weekend) instead of 21-22nd April ‘14. You are requested to kindly note the changes in date. For further clarification and registration, please contact Mr Chencho Nidup, Business... readmore
12th Training on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Loden foundation will be conducting its 12th Training on Entrepreneurship from 21st to 22nd April 2014 in Mongar. This FREE Training Programme aims to educate young Bhutanese in the basics/fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business. For registration and further details, please contact Mr Chencho Nidup, Business Promotion Section, Regional Trade & Industry, Mongar at 04 641634... readmore
Result of the final interview
Sl. No. CID NUMBER Remarks 1 12004003941 Not Selected 2 10811001760 Selected 3 10311001399 Selected 4 11410005789 Standby 5 20308000110 Not Selected readmore
Shortlisted applicants for the final interview
The following applicants are shortlisted based on written test for Viva & Skype interview. Viva & Skype interview for the post announced earlier will be held at Loden Knowledge Centre, Top floor of Dewakhangzang, Building No. 4, Opposite to the General Post Office, Thimphu on Wednesday 5th March 2014.... readmore
FREE training for Local tourist guides
Loden foundation is organizing a daylong FREE training for the local tourist guides on 23rd of the February at Loden Knowledge Center, Dewa Khangzang Building No. 4, opposite to General Post Office, Thimphu to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of His Majesty the 5th Druk Gyalpo. The training will be... readmore
Shortlisted applicants for the post of Programme Manager
This is for the information of all concerned that the below-mentioned applicants are shortlisted for the written test. The written test will in be held at Loden Knowledge Centre, Top floor of Dewa Khangzang, Building No. 4, opposite to the General Post Office, Thimphu on Wednesday, 26th of February... readmore
FREE screening of the documentary film Made in Bhutan
A documentary film MADE in BHUTAN, (www.madeinbhutan.org) portraying the emergence of entrepreneurship in Bhutan directed by Hirondelle Chatelard for Loden Foundation (www.loden.org) will be screened for FREE at City Cinema Hall on 8th & 9th of February 2014 (coming Saturday and Sunday) at 4:00 pm. Anyone interested to watch this documentary film may kindly... readmore
Vacancy for Programme Coordinator
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Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) programme
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Shortlisted Business Proposals for the Personal Interview
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Free Training on Entrepreneurship
Loden foundation will be conducting its 10th training on entrepreneurship from 19 to 20 October 2013 in Phuntsholing This free training programme aims to educate young Bhutanese in the basics/fundamentals of entrepreneurship and business. Interested applicants may register with us latest by 5:00 pm on 4th October 2013. For further details, please... readmore
Free training on Job Interview and Presentation Skill
A free training on ‘Job Interview and Presentation Skill’ on 26 September from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Loden Sheyon Tewa, Dewa Khangzang Building, opposite to Bhutan Post Office, Thimphu by Mr. Zoltan Valcsicsak. Mr. Zoltan Valcsicsak is Hungarian based in Belgium. He is a social entrepreneur, a marketing expert, a trainer and a Bhutan fan who worked with Renault, Levi’s, USAID, Ashoka, Loden Foundation... readmore
First screening of “Made in Bhutan” in London
“Made in Bhutan”, the short documentary film by Hirondelle Chatelard had it’s first screening in London at Asia House on September 11th. The screening was a success with a full house and many questions asked during the panel discussion which followed the... readmore
Avant-Premiere screening of the documentary “Made in Bhutan” by Hirondelle Chatelard, on September 11, 2013 in Asia House, in London.
Dear All, As per our announcement, Loden Foundation is pleased to send you enclosed the invitation to the Avant-Premiere screening of the documentary “Made in Bhutan” by Hirondelle Chatelard, on September 11, 2013 in Asia House, in London. Please book your seat to : tardyanne@gmail.com. We are looking forward to seeing you there ! The Loden... readmore
Upcoming Event at Loden Foundation – Tuesday 30 July 2013 from 10.30am to 12.30 “Human Resources procedures – advices and tips” – Be ready to present a positive professional attitude
Upcoming Event at Loden Foundation – Tuesday 30 July 2013 from 10.30am to 12.30 “Human Resources procedures – advices and tips” Be ready to present a positive professional attitude ************************************************ Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the following Event on : Tuesday 30 July 2013 from 10.30am until 12.30 Guest... readmore
Announcement of the Loden Entrepreneurship Programme
The Loden Entrepreneurship Programme was launched in 2008 to help young people realize their dreams by providing them training, moral and technical support and initial funds to start new business enterprise For its sixth year, Loden Foundation will be organizing its business competition amongst the young Bhutanese men and... readmore
Opportunity to be Mentor
To help aspiring entrepreneurs gain access to valuable resources and support, Loden foundation offers quality and continuous mentoring for free. If anyone having good experience in the field of business or who have fair knowledge with degree in business may register with Loden Foundation within August 19, 2013 to... readmore
Aum Dago Beda (Founder and Managing Director of Etho Metho Group) was Loden’s Foundation Special Guest Speaker on the 21st June 2013. Aum Dago shared her experience and gave our participants 10 tips for becoming a successful entrepreneur – Read more :
Building credibility and hard work are fundamental to be a successful entrepreneur, says Aum Dago Beda in her talk at the Loden Knowledge Centre on Friday 21st June 2013. Aum Dago says she got the name Dago after the boy who won a scholarship to St Joseph’s in Kalimpong declined it and... readmore
Resumé and Motivation Workshop held on Friday 17th May 2013 Chris Hall presentation and résumé example available now !
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Final Result for Loden Scholarship for Higher Education
Final Result for Loden Scholarship for Higher Education readmore
Loden Incubation Unit
Loden Foundation has opened an incubation unit for the start-up entrepreneurs. The incubation unit will provide them access to free internet, online and library resources and a conference hall. Incubatees can also avail training, moral and technical support, and regular mentoring from both the national and international business experts.... readmore
Shortlist for the Loden Scholarship
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Announcement for quotations
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General Announcement for Global Entrepreneurship Week
Global Entrepreneurship Week for the first time in Bhutan Loden Foundation will be organizing the first ever Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) in Bhutan making it a historic event. GEW is the world’s largest campaign to promote entrepreneurship globally and this year, Loden Foundation is hosting it from 12 to 18... readmore
Essay Competition
In order to celebrate the Global Entrepreneurship Week (12-18 November), the Loden Foundation announces a nationwide essay competition. For more information Click here. readmore
Shortlist for Loden Scholarship for Higher Education
Shortlist for Loden Scholarship, 2012 The Loden Foundation is pleased to announce the results of the preliminary selection for the Loden Scholarship for higher education. The final round of selection for the same scholarship will be intimidated to the shortlisted candidates very soon. Sl.No Name Permanent Address Course Applied... readmore