AIDEA 2026

Nepal’s AI Hackathon for Ideas That Count

Got an AI idea you’ve been sitting on? This is your chance to turn it into a real product.

AIDEA Hackathon is an AI-first innovation journey where builders come together to transform bold ideas into real-world solutions. Through guided bootcamps, expert mentorship and a high-energy hackathon, participants are pushed from idea to impact.

AIDEA is open to students, professionals, early-stage startups and AI enthusiasts who are passionate about building AI-driven solutions.

📅 Event Details

🗓️ Online AI Bootcamps: January 11 – 14, 2026
🏢 Physical AI Hackathon: January 16 – 18, 2026
🧠 Online Mentorship for Top 6 Teams: January 20 – 22, 2026
🎤 Demo Day & Winners Announcement: January 25, 2026

👥 Team Guidelines

📝 Submission: One submission per team
👥 Team Size: 2 – 4 members
➡️ Selection: Only 12 teams will be selected from all registrations
🎓 Graduation: Only 6 teams will graduate from the hackathon

📝 Registration Details

💰 Registration Fee: Completely free
📅 Registration Deadline: January 7, 2026
📝 Registration Link: Google Form

🏆 Prizes

🏆 Total Prize Pool: NPR 1,50,000
🥇 Winner: NPR 1,00,000
🥈 Runner-up: NPR 50,000

🎯 What You Need

🔥 Passion: Strong passion to build and collaborate
💡 Mindset: Problem-solving mindset and curiosity
📚 Growth: Willingness to learn and experiment
💻 Equipment: A laptop to bring your ideas to life