Kathmandu – Experts have called for Nepal to create new employment opportunities through artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies, urging the country to move from technology consumption towards innovation and digital service exports.
The recommendations were made at an interaction programme titled AI and High-Tech Careers: Creating the Next Generation of Employment in Nepal, organized by the Center for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CSRI Nepal) at Techspire College in New Baneshwor. Adhyapan Software was the event’s Academic ERP Partner.
CSRI Nepal President and World AI Alliance adviser Dr. Shaligram Parajuli said Nepal should focus on exporting intellectual expertise, technological solutions and digital services rather than relying primarily on overseas physical labour.
He highlighted opportunities in AI innovation, cybersecurity, business process outsourcing and technology exports. He called for research funding, startup incubation, mentorship and international market access through cooperation among government, businesses, universities and investors.
CSRI Nepal Founding President and Acting President of the Federation of Computer Association Nepal Chiranjeevi Adhikari stressed the importance of acquiring skills that match changing market needs while retaining human judgment in the use of technology.
Participants discussed demand for machine learning engineers, prompt engineers, data scientists, robotics engineers, AI auditors, cybersecurity specialists and professionals working on data privacy and ethical AI.
Kathmandu University Professor and CSRI Nepal Senior Vice President Gajendra Sharma urged implementation of Nepal’s National AI Policy 2025 and proposed AI Centres of Excellence in all seven provinces.
CSRI Nepal Vice President and Nepal Telecommunications Authority Director Vijay Kumar Roy discussed the importance of telecommunications infrastructure and access to networks for developing a skilled workforce.
Financial sector experts Bandana Sharma and Sangam Neupane highlighted opportunities in digital payments, cybersecurity and AI-based security systems. World AI Alliance President Ujjwal Roy suggested involving research organizations as technology policy think tanks.
Speakers also discussed the potential of human-AI collaboration in healthcare diagnostics, energy engineering surveys and market research. They emphasized that AI should support human decision-making rather than replace human responsibility.
CSRI Nepal has also announced its Global AI Research Grant 2026 for banking, financial and insurance sectors. The initiative aims to support domestic research into cyber risks, digital fraud and data privacy, and to connect researchers with practical industry challenges.
