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NEPAL'S LARGEST HACKATHON

Provincial Level- Ideathon | National Level-Hackathon

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To provide a platform to transform the ideas into reality, of the students pursuing technology around the nation.

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About Codefest

Codefest 2026, organized by Code for Change, is the fifth edition of Nepal’s largest national hackathon, bringing together innovative minds from across the country to solve real-world problems through technology.

Building upon the success of previous editions, Codefest 2026 introduces a dual-track competition structure designed separately for +2 level students and Bachelor-level students, ensuring inclusivity, accessibility, and challenges aligned with different skill levels.

This year, the hackathon is centered around the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants will select from a set of 7 designated SDGs and build impactful solutions addressing pressing local and global challenges through technology.

The event aims to transform ideas into real-world solutions while fostering a strong culture of innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving among students pursuing technology education.

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Event Theme

Theme for Codefest 2026

  1. Province III (Kathmandu Edition)
    Theme: Tech for Transparent Nepal
    → Focuses on building digital solutions that promote transparency, accountability, and good governance across sectors.

  2. Province IV (Pokhara)
    Theme: E-Governance
    → Encourages innovations that simplify government services through technology and enhance citizen participation.

  3. Province VII (Sudurpaschim)
    Theme: SMART Sudurpaschim
    → Aims to develop smart, sustainable, and inclusive tech-based models for the province’s growth.

  4. Province I (Koshi)
    Theme: Tech for Resilient Communities
    → Emphasizes technological solutions that strengthen community resilience against social, economic, and environmental challenges.

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  2. Province III (Chitwan)
    Theme: Open Innovation (Code for a Better World)
    → Promotes collaboration, creativity, and open-source solutions for global and local challenges.
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  4. Province V (Rupandehi)
    Theme: Innovative IT Solution for Problems in Rupandehi
    → Focuses on addressing real-life local issues through innovative IT-based problem-solving.

  5. Province V (Dang)
    Theme: Farms to Future
    → Highlights the role of technology in modern agriculture, smart farming, and sustainable food systems.

  6. Province II (Birgunj)
    Theme: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
    → Encourages participants to develop solutions aligned with the United Nations’ SDGs for a sustainable future.

Event Structure

Codefest 2026 is organized in two progressive phases under a dual-track system designed separately for +2 students and Bachelor-level students. This ensures fair competition, inclusivity, and skill-appropriate challenges across all levels.

Phase 1 : Provincial Competition

The Provincial Competition is the first qualifying stage of Codefest 2026, conducted across all provinces of Nepal.

Teams may register through their respective colleges or as independent groups. Each team must consist of 2–4 members and will compete within their own province.

+2 Students Track

The +2 track will be conducted in a virtual format and managed by the Central Execution Committee. Participants will develop and present solutions based on assigned problem statements or guided challenge scopes. The top team from each province will qualify for the Grand Finale.

Bachelor Student Track

The Bachelor track will be conducted by the respective Provincial Committees under the guidance of Code for Change. Each province will operate under a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)-based theme, encouraging localized and impactful problem-solving.

The top team from each province will qualify for the Grand Finale.

Phase 2 : Grand Finale

Winners from each province across both tracks will advance to the Grand Finale, which will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal.

In this stage:

  • Provincial winning teams compete at the national level
  • Teams work on refined problem statements and prototype development
  • Solutions are evaluated based on innovation, feasibility, and impact

The Grand Finale brings together the most outstanding teams from across the country to compete for the national title of Codefest winners.

Benefits for the team

  • Cash Prize worth 3 lakhs
  • Mentorship from IT Company
  • Investment opportunity
  • Exposure and Networking
  • Media Recognition