Idea मन्थन 2026 is a 48-hour AI hackathon themed “AI for Digital Nepal,” bringing together young innovators from across Nepal to build practical solutions in Education, Health, and FinTech with mentorship, incubation support, and real-world impact beyond the event.
Idea मन्थन 2026 is a solution-focused 48-hour national hackathon organized by the Rotaract Club of Himalaya Golfers. Built around the theme “AI for Digital Nepal,” the event aims to connect Nepal’s emerging innovators with mentors, industry professionals, and real-world challenges.
Unlike traditional hackathons that end at the award ceremony, Idea मन्थन continues beyond the event through mentorship, incubation support, and pathways toward implementation.
Participants will collaborate in teams across three challenge tracks:
• Education
• Health
• FinTech
Every submission is designed around real industry needs, to create feasible and impactful AI-powered solutions for Nepal’s future.
• 48-hour AI hackathon
• Real-world problem statements
• Mentorship from industry experts
• Workshops and networking sessions
• Team development and project evaluation
• Final pitching session before judges
• Award ceremony and closing celebration
• Post-event mentorship and incubation opportunities
• Students
• Recent graduates
• Developers
• UI/UX designers
• AI/ML enthusiasts
• Startup founders
• Researchers
• Product thinkers
• Innovators passionate about Nepal’s digital future
• Build practical AI solutions for Nepal
• Solve real-world challenges in key sectors
• Receive mentorship from professionals
• Network with peers and industry leaders
• Pitch your ideas to judges and partners
• Access post-event incubation support
• Contribute to Nepal’s growing AI ecosystem
• June 22 – Registration announcement & campaign launch
• August 1 – Hackathon tracks and problem statement release
• August 8 – Idea submission deadline
• August 12 – Opening ceremony & hackathon kickoff
• August 14 – Workshop, mentorship & networking sessions
• August 15–16 – Development, evaluation, final pitching & award ceremony
Email: ideamanthan2026@gmail.com
Instagram: @rac_himalayangolfers
