Kathmandu: Nepal’s first-ever inter-school hackathon, Hack-अ-Thon, has commenced in Kathmandu, bringing together 235 students from 33 schools to tackle educational challenges under the theme “The Future of Learning.” The event is organized by Adhyayan School and Leapfrog Technology, in collaboration with Code for Nepal and Veda.
Spanning from January 26 to February 19, 2025, the hackathon consists of four phases: orientation, boot camp, mentorship, and Demo Day. The orientation session was held on January 26 at Leapfrog Technology, marking the official launch of the competition.
Students from grades 7 to 10 will use Scratch and Python to develop innovative solutions addressing issues in education, health, and society. They will receive guidance from 32 expert mentors throughout the process.
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 for first, second, and third places, respectively.
More than just a competition, Hack-अ-Thon aims to foster creativity, problem-solving, and social responsibility, shaping the next generation of tech leaders in Nepal.