Pratik Kunwar

Pratik Kunwar is a recognized social and civic innovator from Nepal, dedicated to fostering good governance, youth empowerment, and climate action. He has founded multiple organizations including the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), Ekjut Nepal, and the Center for AI Innovation, and co-founded Verified Carbon LLC. weforum+2

Through his initiatives, particularly CEI's flagship project Shaasan, Pratik has made a significant impact on civic engagement and responsive governance, reaching over 1 million people in Nepal and 10 million globally. Shaasan has been recognized with prestigious awards and nominations, including the Nelson Mandela-Graca Machel Award and the CIVICUS Innovation Award. yunusandyouth+1

He is an influential international youth advocate, speaking at global platforms like the Davos summit, European Parliament, and World Forum for Democracy. His expertise is acknowledged through his roles as a Next Generation Leader at Asia Society (2024), a member of the European Union's International Youth Sounding Board (2023-25), and as a judge for MIT Solve's Civic Innovation Challenge. asiasociety+2

Pratik is an alumnus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned a Masters in Data, Economics, and Policy Design (2024), being the first from Nepal to achieve this. He also holds a BA (Hons) from the University of Nottingham. weforum+2