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HIDDENLAYER Nexus modernizes Nepal’s education ecosystem through digital infrastructure, teacher mastery, and innovation programs.
By 2030 we will digitize 350 schools, train 10 000 teachers, and empower half a million students with maker labs, innovation clubs, and global course pathways anchored in Nepal’s identity.
2030 headline goals
350
Schools to digitize
10 000
Teachers to upskill
500 000
Students to empower
Vision & Mission
Vision: A generation of Nepalese students who think globally, innovate locally, and act responsibly.
Mission: Bridge the digital and cultural gap between global standards and local classrooms by combining technology, creativity, and inclusive learning.
Present reality in Nepal
- 80 % of schools lack digital infrastructure.
- Teachers have limited access to professional development.
- Students graduate with theory, not skills.
- Students true potential is not visible or explored.
- Parents remain uninvolved.
Global reference points shaping Nexus
Finland
Holistic digital curriculum with trust-based autonomy.
Nexus localizes Finland’s whole-child approach for Nepalese classrooms.
Singapore
National EdTech competency for every teacher.
We mirror Singapore’s educator mastery through intensive Nexus training.
Japan
STEM clubs blended with cultural preservation.
Innovation Clubs honour heritage while launching future skills.
Estonia
Digital ID and e-school ecosystems for parents.
HiddenLayer dashboards give Nepali parents transparent access.
India
Rapidly scaling digital public infrastructure.
Nexus extends that momentum to Nepal’s rural and urban hubs.
HiddenLayer · Nepal
CSR-powered digitization + maker culture.
Our movement closes the readiness gap with inclusive innovation hubs.
What is HiddenLayer Nexus
A CSR-powered, multi-layered system that turns every partner school into a Living Innovation Hub.
“Each partner school becomes a Living Innovation Hub — digitized, connected, and future-ready — where students learn to lead, create, and innovate with purpose.”
- Digitizes schools with professional web systems.
- Trains teachers to sustain digital operations.
- Creates Innovation Clubs for hands-on learning.
- Connects students to global courses via ApplyLeap.com.
- Integrates sports and cultural programs for holistic growth.
Five-step approach
1
Digital Foundation
Build a professional website, CMS, and dashboards to digitize operations.
2
Empower Educators
Train staff to run digital communications, records, and safeguarding workflows.
3
Innovation Clubs
Student-driven projects in STEM, heritage, language, and craft.
4
ApplyLeap Integration
Access to PhD-level courses, mentors, and a global e-library.
5
Sports & Culture
Inter-school events and performance tracking for holistic education.
Implementation timeline · Year 1
A 12-month journey to transform every campus into a Living Innovation Hub.
Each milestone is supported by HiddenLayer Nexus specialists, ensuring continuity from audit to certification and ongoing support.
Months 1–21
Partner Onboarding
Assessment completed and Memorandum of Understanding signed.
Months 3–42
Digital Foundation
School website, CMS, and dashboards launched with branded assets.
Months 5–63
Training Phase
Teachers confidently manage communications and digital records.
Months 7–94
Innovation Launch
Innovation Clubs and ApplyLeap pathways activated for students.
Months 10–125
Evaluation & Recognition
School recognized as a “HiddenLayer Digital Partner School.”
Annual Target
10 schools per month
120 schools digitized every year through coordinated CSR partnerships.
Sustained partnership beyond year one
After certification, schools join the Nexus Innovation Grid—sharing resources, alumni mentors, and inter-school competitions that keep the momentum alive.
Stakeholder impact
When Nexus digitizes a campus, every stakeholder experiences tangible gains.
Nexus is a national movement to turn every school into a hub of innovation and creativity, preparing students to compete globally while staying rooted in Nepal’s identity.
For Schools
- Brand visibility, operational efficiency, and digital admissions.
- Real-time dashboards for academic, cultural, and sports data.
- Certification as a HiddenLayer Digital Partner School.
For Students
- Global learning access, Innovation Clubs, and maker labs.
- ApplyLeap pathways to advanced courses and scholarships.
- Portfolio-ready outputs with mentorship from global experts.
For Parents
- Real-time alerts, transparency, and reduced paperwork.
- Opportunities to engage through showcases and innovation fairs.
- Pride in a future-ready, culturally rooted digital school.
CSR partnership & pricing
Power HiddenLayer Nexus in your region and keep education transformation transparent.
Tiered pricing keeps access equitable for rural and urban schools alike. HiddenLayer CSR typically covers 70–90 % of digital infrastructure, teacher training, and innovation programming.
Annual CSR support tiers
| Student strength | Annual fee (NPR) | HiddenLayer CSR coverage |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 50 | Free | 100 % |
| ≤ 100 | NPR 50 000 | 90 % |
| 100–200 | NPR 100 000 | 80 % |
| 200–300 | NPR 200 000 | 70 % |
| 300+ | Custom | Shared Partnership |
Implementation workflow snapshot
Audit & Readiness Assessment · Website Build & Hosting · Teacher Training Workshops · Innovation Club Formation · ApplyLeap Onboarding · Certification & Showcase Event · Monitoring & Support Phase · Scale-Up & Partnership Phase
Co-create your CSR roadmap
Tell us about the districts, themes, or communities you want to champion. Our team replies within two business days with partnership options and reporting templates.
Implementation workflow
From audit to scale-up, Nexus stays embedded with your school community.
Every stage includes checklists, templates, and reporting tools, making it easy for school leaders to show CSR value and for teachers to lead day-to-day innovation.
1
Audit & Readiness Assessment
Joint discovery sprint with leadership and faculty to map infrastructure, policy gaps, and community aspirations.
2
Website Build & Hosting
Launch a bilingual, accessible school website with admissions workflows, calendars, and secure content management.
3
Teacher Training Workshops
Hands-on labs to master digital classrooms, safeguarding, parent communications, and data dashboards.
4
Innovation Club Formation
Students design project charters across STEM, heritage, language, and craft with mentor support and maker toolkits.
5
ApplyLeap Onboarding
Connect learners to global courses, research mentors, and scholarships while tracking progression inside Nexus portals.
6
Certification & Showcase Event
Celebrate student portfolios with parents, CSR partners, and local media—earning the HiddenLayer Digital Partner badge.
7
Monitoring & Support Phase
Quarterly reviews, analytics, and refresher training ensure sustained adoption and measurable progress.
8
Scale-Up & Partnership Phase
Expand to sister schools, alumni networks, and district alliances with shared reporting frameworks.
Programs in action
Tailored pathways that bring Nexus innovation to every grade level.
Explore dedicated program pages for detailed syllabi, implementation timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Monthly Maker & Life-Skill Workshops
Twelve-month calendar of robotics, sustainability, finance, culinary science, and civic tech modules.
Explore program→Digital Labs & Media Studios
Transform unused rooms into high-impact labs for coding, storytelling, and remote collaboration.
Explore program→Innovation & Heritage Clubs
Clubs that blend STEM, culture, language, and craft to keep Nepalese identity at the heart of innovation.
Explore program→Indicative budget
Plan resources with confidence while HiddenLayer CSR covers the majority of costs.
HiddenLayer CSR typically covers 70–90 % of these costs, allowing schools to focus on community-led co-funding for sustainability and pride of ownership.
Work-Study Ops & Printing
NPR 30 000 – 50 000
Inclusive of local vendor sourcing, maintenance, and contingency allowances for school-led innovation.
Core Makerspace Tools
NPR 40 000 – 80 000
Inclusive of local vendor sourcing, maintenance, and contingency allowances for school-led innovation.
Workshops (6–10 / year)
NPR 100 000 – 250 000
Inclusive of local vendor sourcing, maintenance, and contingency allowances for school-led innovation.
Safety & First-Aid Restock
NPR 10 000 – 30 000
Inclusive of local vendor sourcing, maintenance, and contingency allowances for school-led innovation.
Media Lab Starter
NPR 40 000 – 90 000
Inclusive of local vendor sourcing, maintenance, and contingency allowances for school-led innovation.
Measurement & evaluation
Transparent metrics that keep CSR partners, schools, and communities aligned.
HiddenLayer Nexus tracks progress in real time and publishes quarterly briefs so every stakeholder sees the momentum of the movement.
18 250
Active student innovators
1 420
Teachers certified
87 %
Parent engagement rate
560
Innovation club prototypes
Key indicators we monitor
- Digital adoption rates and active users.
- Workshop attendance & completion badges.
- Parent turnout at events.
- Admissions inquiries growth.
- Student portfolio depth and outputs.
Sample reporting dashboard
Schools receive monthly scorecards summarizing attendance trends, project highlights, parent participation, and admissions inquiries. CSR partners receive aggregated impact narratives aligned to ESG and SDG benchmarks.
Nepal 2042 vision
To make Nepal a $1 trillion economy by 2042, we start with digital schools today.
HiddenLayer Nexus believes economic revolution starts in classrooms. Every digital school built today becomes a factory for innovation tomorrow.
1 000+
Digital Innovation Schools
10 000+
Digitally trained teachers
500 000+
Globally exposed students
All 77 districts
District-spanning innovation network
Join the movement
“Every school we digitize today is a factory of tomorrow’s entrepreneurs. Every student we empower is a future innovator. Every teacher we train shapes Nepal’s trillion-dollar future.”
HiddenLayer Nexus — Building the Future of Education, Today. Choose the pathway that matches your role and we will respond within two business days.
Become a CSR partner
Deploy the full HiddenLayer Nexus suite across your school network or foundation footprint.
Volunteer
Mentor Innovation Clubs, coach teachers, or host masterclasses from anywhere in the world.
Request a workshop
Tailor sessions on maker skills, digital strategy, or parent engagement for your campus or district.
Partner with HiddenLayer Nexus
Share your goals, geographic focus, and timeline so we can craft a co-branded activation plan.
Volunteer with Nexus
Inspire students and teachers with lived experience from technology, design, and entrepreneurship.
Request a workshop
We’ll customize agendas for educators, students, or corporate allies who want to support Nexus schools.