Bhutan's Festival of Entrepreneurship
DTG is where Bhutan's entrepreneurial community comes alive. Every October, the country's most driven founders, freshest ideas, and biggest supporters gather under one roof — to pitch, to connect, to learn, and to celebrate the courage it takes to build. Whether you're just starting out or already years into your journey, DTG is proof that you're not doing it alone. Bhutan is building — and this is where it happens.
Past Editions
2018-2025
2025
Held in October 2025 at the Royal Textile Academy in Thimphu, DTG 2025 introduced the Reverse Pitch — a session in which investors and support agencies presented their interests directly to entrepreneurs, fostering more transparent and productive dialogue between funders and the startup community.
2024
Held over two days at the Startup Centre in Thimphu, DTG 2024 was themed "Innovate to Elevate: Knowledge-Driven Entrepreneurship for Social Impact." The edition featured the Bhutan Food Dialogue in partnership with FAO Bhutan, a panel on the Gelephu Mindfulness City, and the official launch of the Tshongrig platform — a national hub for Bhutan's startup ecosystem.
2023
DTG 2023 ran from October 19–21 in Thimphu, with a notable new addition: the launch of a weekend flea market at the Startup Centre in Changzamtok, providing entrepreneurs a dedicated space to showcase and sell their products — including those from underrepresented groups such as persons with disabilities
2022
DTG 2022 marked a significant shift toward technology-driven enterprise, with entrepreneurs showcasing innovations ranging from 3D-printed products to robotics, demonstrating the growing ambition and technical capacity of Bhutan's startup community.
