Prizes and Benefits

Prizes and Opportunities

Codefest offers various offers and opportunities for our registered teams as well as winners.

What in it for the registered teams?

Investors Sessions

Potential investors will present their perspective on the ideas that are ideal for investment in the status quo.

Networking and Exposure

All the registered teams from 7 provinces will get an opportunity to extend their network among the tech enthusiasts.

Special Opportunity for the Provincial Winners

  • Mentorship from 21 IT Companies
  • National level exposure
  • Cash Prize

🏆 Prizes

Rewarding Innovation That Creates Impact

Codefest 2026 celebrates innovative solutions that address real-world challenges through the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Outstanding teams from both competition tracks will be recognized with cash prizes, national exposure, mentorship, and valuable opportunities to continue building their ideas.

Bachelor’s Students Prize Pool

Total Prize Pool: NPR 200,000

🥇 Champion — NPR 100,000

🥈 Runner-up — NPR 50,000

🥉 Second Runner-up — NPR 25,000

🏅 Special Category Award — NPR 10,000

🏅 Special Category Award — NPR 10,000

Provincial champions from across Nepal will advance to the National Grand Finale to compete for the championship.

+2 Students Prize Pool

Total Prize Pool: NPR 100,000

🥇 Champion — NPR 50,000

🥈 Runner-up — NPR 30,000

🥉 Second Runner-up — NPR 20,000

The top team from each province will qualify for the National Grand Finale in Kathmandu, where they will compete for the national title.

Every Finalist Team Receives

Beyond cash prizes, every finalist team will receive:

  • 👨‍🏫 Dedicated mentor support (at least one mentor per team)
  • 🌐 Internet package
  • 📚 Training package
  • ☁️ Cloud hosting credits
  • 🎁 Gift hampers from partner brands
  • 💻 Gadget partner support
  • 🏕️ Invitation to a 3-Day, 2-Night Residential National Hackathon
  • 🤝 Networking opportunities with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and technology experts

More Than Just Prize Money

Codefest is designed to help ideas grow beyond the competition. Finalists gain access to mentorship, technical guidance, networking opportunities, and national recognition that can accelerate their journey from idea to impactful solution.

Build. Innovate. Compete. Make an Impact.