Strengthening the technological capabilities of developing countries will be critical for the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Focused national efforts are needed, backed by international support. Our long term engagement with government and civil society as well as political leadership is to promote policies on science, technology and innovation (STI) for development, that include policy analysis, consensus-building and technical cooperation to help strengthen technological and innovation capabilities, improve innovation performance and embed STI within the national development strategy of Nepal.