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The British College Students Launch Trailmapper to Enhance Trekker Safety in Nepal

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The British College Incubation Centre has launched Trailmapper, a student-led platform designed to improve safety and confidence for trekkers on Nepal's trails by providing real-time user updates and smart route suggestions. The platform aims to address issues with traditional maps and hidden routes, offering a solution developed from students' personal experiences with trail challenges. The initiative has already gained international recognition, representing the college at the Hult Prize National Competition.

  • Trailmapper integrates real-time updates from users and smart route suggestions to navigate lesser-known and changing trail conditions.
  • The platform was officially launched on May 12, with The British College leadership and mentors celebrating the milestone.
  • Ganesh Paudyal, Head of the TBC Incubation Centre, highlighted Trailmapper's unique ability to solve a problem students face daily.
  • Rajen Kandel, Group CEO, emphasized that Trailmapper signifies a cultural shift towards entrepreneurship at the college, with more ventures expected.
  • The startup previously represented The British College at the Hult Prize National Competition, a prestigious global student entrepreneurship event.

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