Presidential Innovista 2.0: Nepalese Tech Students Showcase AI, Robotics, and Cybersecurity Solutions in Kathmandu
25th June 2026, Kathmandu
The capital is buzzing with tech innovation as the highly anticipated tech and business carnival, ‘Presidential Innovista 2.0, 2026’ officially kicks off.
Presidential Innovista 2.0
Organized by the Presidential Graduate School affiliated with the prestigious Westcliff University, USA, the exhibition runs from Ashadh 11 to 12.
The event serves as a premier platform to showcase the digital creativity, innovation, and future-ready skills of tech enthusiasts. Admission is entirely free for plus-two graduates, bachelor’s students, and young minds passionate about Information Technology (IT).
5 Tech Pavilions & Key Highlights
This year, the carnival features 55+ groundbreaking projects built from scratch by around 170 BSc IT students. The exhibition is divided into five distinct domains:
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Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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IoT & Robotics
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Cyber Village
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Software
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Technoversity
According to Laxman KC, Executive Chairman of the college, these student-led projects hold massive commercial and technological potential.
Major Project Highlights Include
FPV Flower Showering Drone: A specialized drone engineered for aerial flower dropping.
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Robo Soccers: Autonomous and remotely controlled football-playing robots.
AI Emotion Detection System: An AI model that tracks facial expressions to recommend customized music playlists.
Smart Home Systems: An automated safety setup that triggers alarms and cuts off the supply during gas leaks.
360° Camera Autonomous Vehicle: A smart vehicle controlled remotely via panoramic cameras.
Cybersecurity and Boosting Entrepreneurship
Addressing real-world digital threats, the Nepalese tech students have developed robust cybersecurity solutions aimed at preventing online fraud, data leaks, and securing banking transactions.
To bridge the gap between academic innovation and the market, the college’s Business Incubation Center is actively fostering collaboration between IT and Business Administration students.
This teamwork ensures that the technical prototypes are viable for market launch and ready for venture capitalists. “Our core mission is to show that cutting-edge innovation is fully possible right here in Nepal,” emphasized Chairman KC.
Job Readiness and Global Opportunities
Beyond standard education, Presidential Graduate School has introduced a dedicated ‘Skill Up Department’ this year. The initiative invites corporate HR managers to the campus, bridging the gap between industry requirements and student skills.
Principal and Director Kalpana Gurung highlighted that the college’s affiliation with Westcliff University offers global standard courses, including BSc IT, MSc IT, MBA Data Analytics, and BSc Artificial Intelligence.
Additionally, the Credit Transfer facility provides students with a smooth pathway to pursue further education internationally.
Moving forward, the institution plans to make Presidential Innovista an annual anchor event, directly inviting investors and industry leaders to offer direct placements and funding for student startups.
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