On February 19, 2025, Nepal’s first-ever inter-school hackathon, Hack-अ-Thon, successfully concluded its final Demo Day at Rastriya Naachghar, Jamal. The event marked the culmination of months of innovation and collaboration, bringing together over 500 students, school representatives, sponsors, tech enthusiasts, and distinguished guests to witness the next generation of problem-solvers in action.
Out of 47 participating teams from 33 schools, the top seven finalists showcased their groundbreaking projects, demonstrating exceptional creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills. The competition recognized and celebrated Nepal’s brightest young minds with the following awards:
???? Winner: Triyog High School (Rs. 1,00,000)
???? First Runner-up: Aksharaa School (Rs. 75,000)
???? Second Runner-up: Praramva World School (Rs. 50,000)
Hack-अ-Thon was organized by Adhyayan School and Leapfrog Technology, in collaboration with Code for Nepal and Veda. The event brought together 235 students, empowering them to tackle real-world challenges in education through technology and innovation.
The program featured orientation sessions, mentorship opportunities, and the final showcase, highlighting the immense potential of Nepal’s young Innovators. More than just a competition, Hack-अ-Thon served as a catalyst for nurturing future tech leaders, fostering creativity, collaboration, and impact-driven innovation within Nepal’s student community.
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Bootcamp highlights:
- काठमाडौँमा पहिलो अन्तर-विद्यालय ह्याकाथोन “Hack-अ-Thon” सफलतापूर्वक सम्पन्न – aarthikplus
- https://ekantipur.com/news/2025/01/30/hacked-the-checked-at-study-school-in-the-school-11-56.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2zw4WBy-7Fb7uuZ6w9pnMOMqvpb3Eaz7AmEiFP87WB2MlkJ_whcZZTEt0_aem_evfTWngoAS2KpYkEBGrerg
- https://thedmnnews.com/thirty-three-schools-participate-in-adhyayan-schools-hack-%e0%a4%85-thon/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR02ix8p5sSlCqWoU5RoJcJ17Xmd1OBdkYctGzWFLeAtvZoGlJVkw-lCo88_aem_kHWgpnoCnAIB-myD6v_GXw
- https://www.nepalbahas.com/story/681594/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2xXlup495syipXpUKPd3q1GoX4u-UAP42-z_fDnmzdYXCK8igjHQcE2SU_aem_4UXdC7SRikYpY9tElrZW8Q
- https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2025/01/31/33-schools-participate-in-inter-school-hackathon?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR02ix8p5sSlCqWoU5RoJcJ17Xmd1OBdkYctGzWFLeAtvZoGlJVkw-lCo88_aem_kHWgpnoCnAIB-myD6v_GXw
- “ह्याक-अ-थोन” मार्फत् सिकाइलाई प्रविधिसँग जोड्दै अध्ययन स्कुल । Hackathon | Adhyayan School |
Final day highlights:
- नेपालकै पहिलो विद्यालयस्तरीय ह्याक- अ-थोन प्रतियोगिता सप्पन्न । || RAYTVHD ||
- https://nepalbahas.com/story/682959/2025/2/20/miscellaneous-games/for-the-first-time-in-nepal-for/
- https://www.youtube.com/live/17ffUuC5mV8?si=uz5jywzjfDTAnFaI
- https://youtu.be/fotyUSavo8g?si=zQWoNPpdJST_c52C
- Triyog School wins Hack-अ-Thon organized by Adhyayan School – The DMN News
- https://www.b360nepal.com/detail/24578/triyog-high-school-emerges-as-winner-at-inter-school-hackathon?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3jUmiw52vk6EuJaXehYjoi6ILtzEAXZtR8JlZ9k-feAElzEJI09I9vnzg_aem_XprIlln0jCXj1HUHgB2K9g
- Hack-a-Thon 2025 concludes with innovative student solutions and exciting victories | The Annapurna Express
- Hack-a-Thon 2025 concludes with innovative student solutions and exciting victories – Arthikpati