About The Hackathon

This is the FIRST national AI Hackathon for Nepali students, professionals, and tech enthusiasts across the U.S. It brings together over 150 bright minds to team up, learn, and build real-world AI projects.

The theme is simple: “Innovate with AI: Build What Matters.” Whether it’s improving lives, solving real problems, or streamlining systems, this is your chance to create something that makes a difference.

You’ll be guided by mentors from top firms like Google, Amazon, McKinsey, etc and your work will be judged by inspiring Nepali leaders like Sanjay Manandhar, Christina Kayastha, Bikalpa Neupane, Irina Sthapit, and ___.

Build. Connect. Be part of the future.

BENEFITS

The top three teams will win $1,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd, and $500 for 3rd. Cash prizes may go even higher depending on sponsorships , so aim for the top!
Build a real AI project from scratch, solve meaningful problems, and showcase your skills to future employers. Walk away with a project that stands out on your resume, and in interviews.
Connect directly with mentors and judges from top companies like Google, Amazon, McKinsey & more. Get expert feedback, career advice, and open doors to future opportunities.
The first-place winners get exclusive, personal mentorship from Nepal Codes to turn their project prototype into a real product completely free. This is your chance to bring your idea to life with expert guidance every step of the way.
Your project will be showcased live during the YouTube livestream and recorded to be shared publicly online giving you a chance to reach a wide audience and gain visibility beyond just the event.