Kathmandu, May 16
Mach24 Orbitals, Nepal’s private space-tech startup joins the elite NVIDIA Inception Program, fusing advanced AI with space launch innovation and propelling a nation’s aspirations into orbit.
Mach24 Orbitals has been inducted into the prestigious NVIDIA Inception Program, a global initiative that accelerates the world’s most groundbreaking startups using AI to push the boundaries of science and technology.
Following its standout showcase at Startup Mahakumbh 2025 in New Delhi, where Mach24’s hybrid-rocket prototype captured the attention of leading aerospace players from across the globe, the company is now poised to harness NVIDIA’s AI prowess to accelerate its mission of developing Nepal’s first orbital-class rocket. This strategic collaboration propels Mach24 onto the global stage and positions Nepal as an emerging contender in the space-tech arena.
To understand the significance: NVIDIA is one of the world’s leading AI computing companies, renowned for its dominance in GPU technologies that power everything from cutting-edge data centers and autonomous vehicles to generative AI and space exploration. With a market capitalization surpassing $2.5 trillion and a pivotal role in driving the global AI revolution, NVIDIA is not just a tech giant, it is the backbone of modern computational innovation. Its Inception program is a highly selective platform, offering strategic support to startups that have the potential to transform entire industries.
Backed by NVIDIA’s advanced AI infrastructure and global support ecosystem, Mach24 will dramatically reduce design and testing cycles, refining rocket-engine simulations and trajectory modeling with unprecedented speed. These capabilities are critical as the company prepares for a 100 km suborbital test flight later this year and an orbital launch by 2029.
“Becoming part of NVIDIA Inception is not just a recognition of our technical vision, it’s a powerful affirmation of Nepal’s future,” said Himalaya Adhikari, Co-founder and Chief of Operations at Mach24 Orbitals. “For a Nepali startup to enter this global league is proof that we have what it takes to compete, build, and lead in the space frontier. This is a moment of national pride, and with each launch, we carry not just technology but the hopes and honor of a nation. As I often say: ‘We march forward, bearing our nation’s hope and pride on our shoulders.’”
