Nepal’s First School-Level Tech Championship: National Innovation League 2026 Set to Empower 10,000 Students
30th July 2026, Kathmandu
Empowering 10,000 students in robotics & IoT, NSIL 2026 offers hands-on STEM kits, teacher training, and NPR 500,000 in prizes across Nepal.
National Innovation League 2026
In a landmark initiative to modernize school-level STEM education in Nepal, Dursikshya Education Network has announced the National Innovation League 2026 (National School Innovation League – NSIL), the country’s largest robotics, IoT, and hands-on innovation competition for school students.
The nationwide event aims to engage over 10,000 students from Grades 3 to 10 in practical projects focused on Robotics, Programming, Electronics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).
NPR 500,000 Cash Prize and Hands-On Support
To motivate young innovators, the National Innovation League 2026 features a grand prize pool of NPR 500,000 (5 Lakhs) in cash awards. Additionally, all participating schools will receive comprehensive Innovation Kits, student workbooks, project guidance, and specialized training for both teachers and students.
“This is the first national-level innovation league organized at the school level in Nepal. Our vision with the National Innovation League 2026 is to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world technology application.” Krishna Prasad Pandey, CEO of Dursikshya Education Network
Key Dates & Timeline for National Innovation League 2026
Registration for the league is officially open and can be completed online:
Registration Window: July 26 to September 3, 2026 (Shrawan 11 – Bhadra 18, 2083)
Official Portal: nsil.dursikshya.com
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Kit Distribution: By mid-September 2026 (End of Bhadra)
Training Launch: September 23, 2026 (Ashoj 7) for teachers and students
Regional Rounds: November & December 2026 across 9 major cities in Nepal
Grand Finale: Kathmandu (featuring top regional winners)
Three Structured League Categories
To ensure age-appropriate challenges, the National Innovation League 2026 is categorized into three distinct tiers:
Base Camp League: Grades 3 to 5 (Foundational mechanics & logic)
Ascent League: Grades 6 to 8 (Intermediate electronics & coding)
Summit League: Grades 9 and 10 (Advanced IoT & system integration)
Students will design technology-driven solutions addressing real-world community challenges and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), fostering both technical competence and social responsibility.
For more: National Innovation League 2026
