JunctionX Kathmandu is Nepal’s largest tech hackathon and the country’s first cross-border innovation festival, bringing together builders, thinkers, and innovators for an intense 36-hour experience of creating, pitching, and connecting. Powered by the world’s leading hackathon from Finland, this event is organized with the Embassy of Finland (Team Finland) and HackJunction Finland (Aalto University).
Built on an open, inclusive, and innovation-driven philosophy, JunctionX Kathmandu welcomes students from all technical and creative backgrounds. If you can think, build, and execute, you belong here. Participants will work on real-world challenges, develop working prototypes, and compete for major rewards, including a Golden Ticket to Finland.
📅 Date: May 29–31, 2026
⏰ Time: 07:00 AM – 07:00 PM
📍 Venue: AITM College, Khumaltar Height, Lalitpur
🧑💻 Format: 3-Day Immersive Hackathon
🏠 Model: Non-Residential
🌍 Theme: Cross-Border Innovation Festival
📅 Registration Deadline: May 22, 2026
🎟️ Registration Cost: Rs 6,000
👥 Team Size: Exactly 3 members (same institution only)
🏫 Institution Cap: Maximum 15 students (5 teams) per institution
🧾 Selection Basis: First-come, First-served
• Currently enrolled college or university students
• Active enrollment at a college or academic institution is required
• Team members must belong to the same institution
🤖 Hi-Tech: AI, ICT & Digital Innovation
⚡ Hydropower: Sustainable Energy
🏙️ Hospitality & Heritage: Smart Cities and Tourism
• Expert sessions and mentorship
• Innovation Expo and networking opportunities
• High-speed internet access
• Food and drinks included
• Swag, prizes, and startup opportunities
• 36 hours of continuous hacking and product development
🏆 Golden Ticket: Winning team participates in the global hackathon in Finland
💰 Cash Prizes: Compete for prizes and startup funding opportunities
🎁 All Participants: ElevenLabs Creator Tier, Lovable Credits, Programiz Pro, XVector support, LUKLA AI access
🚀 Track Winners: Extended subscriptions and internship opportunities with COGKNIT
🥇 Overall Winners: 5-Year Programiz Pro, 300 Lovable Credits, Startup Incubation
⭐ Special Award: Best project built with ElevenLabs (6 Months Scale Tier)
• AI tools are permitted and encouraged
• Teams must disclose major AI tools and models used
• Participants must understand and explain generated code or content
• Fully AI-generated submissions without meaningful customization may be penalized
• Judges prioritize originality, execution, and problem-solving quality
• Ethical and responsible AI practices are strongly encouraged
“Use AI to build faster - not to avoid thinking”
Organized with the Embassy of Finland (Team Finland) and HackJunction Finland (Aalto University) as Nepal’s first cross-border innovation festival focused on innovation, collaboration, and global startup opportunities.
Manish Jung Khadka Partnership
Phone: +977 9851280216
Ujjwal Dahal Academia Partnership
Phone: +977 9810446594
Rajkumar Shrestha Institutional Sponsorship
Phone: +977 9843817094
Avinash Dhital: International Relationship & Partnership
Phone: +358 504750053
🔗 Website: junctionxkathmandu.com
📸 Instagram: @junctionxkathmandu
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