KATHMANDU, NEPAL | May 15, 2026 – Most travelers know the feeling all too well, you’re halfway up a beautiful trail, and your phone’s blue dot is confidently leading you straight toward a cliff that isn’t even there.

Today, The British College (TBC) Incubation Centre officially launched Trailmapper, a student-led platform created to help everyday trekkers and travelers feel safer and more confident on Nepal’s paths.

Born out of the TBC Incubation Centre, Trailmapper was made by students who’ve personally experienced these frustrating moments. Instead of relying only on maps that often miss the smaller trails, it brings together real-time updates from fellow users and smart route suggestions. It’s designed for the real, the hidden routes, changing conditions, and local trails that matter most to us.

The startup’s potential has already been noticed on the world stage, recently representing TBC at the Hult Prize National Competition, one of the most prestigious student entrepreneurship platforms globally.

"We’ve seen plenty of great ideas, but Trailmapper is different because it solves a problem our students live with every day," says Ganesh Paudyal, Head of the TBC Incubation Centre. "This isn't just a school project; it’s a venture built on grit and local insight. We’re incredibly proud to see them move from the lab to the real world."

The launch event, held on May 12, brought together TBC leadership and mentors to celebrate the milestone. Rajen Kandel, Group CEO, emphasised that the success of Trailmapper reflects a shift in the college’s DNA.

"Entrepreneurship isn't something you read about in a textbook here, it’s the culture we’re building," Rajen Sir noted. "Trailmapper is the first of many. It gives me immense confidence to see our students building 'boldly' and solving local problems with global standards."

Special thanks were also given to Mr. John Park, whose mentorship helped the student team refine their "boots-on-the-ground" experience into a useful tech platform.

Trailmapper is the latest success story from the TBC Incubation Centre, which currently has several other student-led startups in the pipeline. As Trailmapper begins its journey to help more people explore confidently, TBC continues to cement its role as a hub for the next generation of Nepali innovators.