ICT Samachar
Fusemachines Inc. (NASDAQ: FUSE), a leading provider of enterprise artificial intelligence technologies, has announced that registration is now open for the Fusemachines AI Fellowship 2026 – Nepal cohort.
Designed by leading U.S. university faculty members and AI industry experts, the flagship program offers Fusemachines’ proprietary Microdegree™ curriculum. The initiative aims to produce high-quality AI and data science professionals equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global industry.
Ninth Edition with Full Scholarships
Now in its ninth year, the Fusemachines AI Fellowship Program delivers advanced AI and data science training combined with hands-on problem-solving experience. The program is tailored for IT students, working professionals, and AI enthusiasts with strong foundations in programming, mathematics, computer science, and software development.
Applicants will go through a multi-stage selection process, and selected candidates will receive full scholarships to participate in the six-month comprehensive program.
“This ninth edition of our AI Fellowship program reflects our commitment to making top-tier AI education accessible regardless of geographic boundaries,” said Sameer Maskey, CEO of Fusemachines. “We are proud to develop problem-solvers, innovators, and leaders who will influence the future of artificial intelligence from Nepal to the rest of the world.”
Since its launch in 2017, the program has trained over 1,200 fellows across 12 countries in frontier markets, aligning with the company’s mission to democratize AI through high-quality education.
“Investing in human capital is the most effective long-term strategy,” said Parag Shrestha, Head of Strategy and Managing Director for South Asia at Fusemachines. “With each new edition, we continue bridging the gap between regional talent and international opportunities. Our goal is to build a strong AI ecosystem in Nepal and contribute to shaping the global AI landscape.”
Hybrid Learning with Practical Focus
The 2026 cohort will follow a hybrid learning model, combining online instruction through the Fusemachines Online Education platform with immersive onsite sessions designed to reinforce real-world AI applications.
Upon completion, fellows will gain comprehensive knowledge in Generative AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computer Vision, Prompt Engineering, and MLOps, supported by a solid foundation in mathematics and programming principles.
Most of the coursework will be delivered online through weekly live lectures and guided self-paced learning, accommodating diverse schedules and learning styles. The curriculum emphasizes practical implementation, enabling participants to select and apply appropriate algorithms, libraries, frameworks, and techniques to solve complex challenges. Fellows will conduct experiments, evaluate model performance, compare architectures, and build end-to-end pipelines—developing industry-ready, decision-oriented skills.
About Fusemachines
Founded in 2013, Fusemachines Inc. is a global provider of enterprise AI products and services with a mission to democratize AI. Leveraging its proprietary AI Studio and AI Engines, the company supports organizations in their AI enterprise transformation journeys, regardless of their level of digital maturity.
With offices in North America, Asia, and Latin America, Fusemachines serves clients across industries including retail, manufacturing, and government. The company remains committed to expanding access to quality AI education in underserved communities and enabling organizations worldwide to realize their full potential with AI.
For more details about the fellowship, application process, and registration, visit: https://fuse.ai/ai-fellowship/nepal/
