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Jabchor 2.0 Season 2 Nature Positive Edition in Bhutan 2026
Jabchor 2.0 Season 2 Nature Positive Edition in Bhutan 2026

Equity Financing Platform for Bhutanese Entrepreneurs & Investors (Local & FDI)

What is Jabchor 2.0

Jabchor 2.0, spearheaded by Department of Employment & Entrepreneurship (DoEE), Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Employment is a transformative equity financing platform connecting high-potential Bhutanese entrepreneurs with local and foreign investors. Building on the success of the original Royal Monetary Authority (RMA) initiative

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Successful Stories

 Funding & Growth Support

Access equity investment from local and foreign investors.

Sectors: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services/IT & Green Businesses.

Stages: Idea, Startup & Growth

Why Jabchor 2.0 is For Entrepreneur

Capacity Building

3-day bootcamp on valuation, legal compliance & FDI.

3-week grooming for pitch & investor readiness.

3–6 months post-investment handholding.

Exit Opportunities

Support for business incorporation, compliance & growth.

Pathways toward IPO and investor exit opportunities through RSEB.

Why Jabchor 2.0 is For Entrepreneur

 Funding & Growth Support

Access equity investment from local and foreign investors.

Sectors: Agriculture, Manufacturing, Services/IT & Green Businesses.

Stages: Idea, Startup & Growth

Capacity Building

3-day bootcamp on valuation, legal compliance & FDI.

3-week grooming for pitch & investor readiness.

3–6 months post-investment handholding.

Exit Opportunities

Support for business incorporation, compliance & growth.

Pathways toward IPO and investor exit opportunities through RSEB.

Benefits For Investor

Access to vetted ventures in priority sectors, with structured deal flow and legal safeguards.

Curated Deal Flow

Access promising ventures through a structured selection process.
Due diligence → Grooming → Pitching Day

Risk Mitigation

Businesses aligned with FDI Policy 2025 and applicable legal frameworks.
Investment proceeds through formal company incorporation.

Flexible Terms

Success fee: 2%–10% of investment.
Post-investment support for business growth and compliance.

Frequently Asked Question

Only Bhutanese citizens can apply. The business must fall within eligible sectors such as:

  • Agriculture and agro-produce

  • Manufacturing

  • Green technologies

  • Services (including IT/ITES)

  • Idea Stage: Proof of concept with first paying customers; business license is not required.

  • Startup Stage: For-profit venture with a product/service commercially available and operating for at least 1 year.

  • Growth Stage: For-profit venture operating for more than 3 years, with an audited financial report and Tax Clearance Certificate.
  • Applications are submitted through online

  • Application Period: September 1–25, 2026.

  • Applicants must complete the online registration form and upload the required documents.

  • A 750-word business summary and 90-second promotional video are required.
  • CID of promoters/applicant.
  • CIB Report, as applicable.
  • Business License, as applicable.
  • Tax Clearance Certificate, as applicable.
  • Security Clearance.
  • CV of promoters/applicant.
  • Professional Recommendation.
  • Executive Summary and other relevant certificates.
  • 90-second promotional video.

Reviews

What People Are Saying

“ Jabchor is a very great platform for connecting potential investor with the entrepreneurs. It is the only platform of its kind in Bhutan and was initiated by royal monetary authority of Bhutan. Jabchor offers potential investors with the opportunity to invest early stage start-ups and possibly earn high returns, while also helping the cause of promoting entrepreneurship and innovation in the country.
Dr. Tshering Cigay
Former CEO - Thimphu TechPark Limited
“Jabchor is more than just a project—it is a collaborative initiative that engages key ecosystem stakeholders to create a platform that enhances access to finance for entrepreneurs while also providing meaningful opportunities for investors. This initiative will be continued in the coming years and is not a one-off activity or project”
Director General, Department of Employment and Entrepreneurship, MoICE
" Jabchor 2.0-an investment platform open to both national and foreign investors for investment into scalable startups, will be supported with online incorporation of the LLCs by Corporate Regulatory Authority(CRA), to ensure protection of investors interest under Companies Act of Bhutan "
Registrar of Companies, Corporate Regulatory Authority (CRA)
"RSEBL's AIM Board offers investors a clear exit pathway, making equity investments in Bhutanese startups more attractive and liquid."
General Manager, Royal Ssecurities Exchange of Bhutan (RSEB)
"The Department of Industry fully supports Jabchor 2.0's FDI component, which aligns perfectly with Bhutan's investment policies. This creates new opportunities for cross-border partnerships while ensuring compliance with our regulatory framework."
Director General, Department of Industry, MoICE
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