Build Today. Transform Tomorrow.
Have an idea that could improve life in Nepal? This is your chance to turn it into reality.
Build Nepal is a national youth innovation hackathon organized by Mid-Valley International College (MVIC), bringing together students, developers, designers, engineers and innovators aged 16–24 to build technology solutions for Nepal's most pressing challenges.
Unlike traditional hackathons that focus only on software, Build Nepal welcomes projects involving AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Embedded Systems, AR/VR, GIS, Blockchain, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Hardware and other emerging technologies. Whether you're building an AI-powered application, a smart agriculture device, a healthcare innovation or a robotics prototype, this is your platform to create meaningful impact.
📅 Date: 1–2 August 2026
📍 Location: Mid Valley International College, Gyaneshwor, Kathmandu
🏆 Prize Pool: NPR 75,000 Cash
📅 Registration Deadline: 25 July 2026
👥 Team Size: 2–4 Members
💰 Registration Fee: NPR 1,000 per Team
Teams are expected to develop a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) that addresses a real-world problem in Nepal. Your solution may be software, hardware or a combination of both, provided it demonstrates a practical and innovative approach.
At the end of the hackathon, teams will submit:
• A working MVP
• A public GitHub repository (or firmware, source code and documentation for hardware projects)
• A 3–5 minute YouTube demo video
• A Devpost project submission
• A live presentation to the judging panel
• Education & Learning
• Smart Agriculture
• Smart Cities
• Tourism & Heritage
• Digital Economy
• Cybersecurity
Participants are encouraged to create solutions that support Nepal's digital transformation and address real challenges with practical, scalable technology.
🏆 Compete for a cash prize pool of NPR 75,000.
🚀 Build a real-world project for your portfolio.
🤝 Receive mentorship from industry professionals and academic experts.
🌐 Present your solution to an experienced judging panel.
🍵Lunch, tea and snacks provided twice daily
📜 Earn certificates and national recognition.
💡 Network with talented innovators, developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from across Nepal.
🇳🇵 Contribute to building technology that can shape Nepal's digital future.
