First-ever inter-school Hackathon

Adhyayan School and Leapfrog Technology in collaboration with Code for Nepal and Veda have organized Nepal’s first-ever inter-school hackathon. This event, held in Kathmandu, brings together 235 students from 33 schools to tackle educational challenges under the theme “The Future of Learning.”

The hackathon comprises an orientation, a boot camp, a mentorship phase, and Demo Day,

spanning from January 26 to February 19, 2025, according to the organizer.  It officially commenced with an orientation session on January 26, 2025, at Leapfrog Technology. Students from grades 7 to 10 will harness the power of Scratch and Python to develop innovative solutions addressing issues in education, health, and society, under the guidance of 32 expert mentors, organizer said. 

On the final day, the top seven teams will present their projects at Rastriya Nach Ghar, where the winners will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 1,00,000, Rs. 75,000, and Rs. 50,000, respectively. More than just a competition, Hack-अ-Thon fosters creativity, problem-solving, and social responsibility, aiming to shape Nepal’s next generation of tech leaders, according to the organizer.