18th August 2025, Kathmandu
In a landmark event for Eastern Nepal’s tech community, Gomendra Multiple College hosted the first-ever international hackathon in Jhapa, “Programmer Unknown Battleground.”
Jhapa international hackathon
The 48-hour event, held from 29 Shrawan to 31 Bhadra, brought together a diverse group of talented developers and innovators from across Nepal and even from neighboring Sikkim.
The hackathon was a significant step toward decentralizing Nepal’s tech ecosystem, which has historically been concentrated in Kathmandu. As organizer Abiral Acharya noted, this event was a “golden opportunity for developers from Eastern Nepal” and marks a new milestone for the region. The hackathon’s success demonstrates that talent and innovation are not confined to major cities.
Celebrating the Winners and Innovators
After a rigorous 48-hour development period, 15 top teams presented their projects to a panel of expert judges: Denial Thapa, Binilraj Aadhikari, and Lok Priya Khanal. Only 10 teams made it to the final round, where their hard work and creativity were recognized across several categories.
Here are the winning teams that stood out with their groundbreaking projects:
Grand Winner: Team Aroma Hackforce (Bharatpur)
Empowering Culture: Team Fluid
Global Business: Team Nellow (Birtamode)
Telemedicine: Team NepDev
Social Impact: Team NepDev
Best IoT: Team Babuzz
The participants were guided by an inspiring team of mentors, including Aashish Bhandari, Bhaskar Rijal, Arjun Tiwari, Karna Tamang, and Kaushal Niroula, who provided invaluable support and expertise throughout the event.
A Collaborative Success: Thank You to Our Sponsors and Partners
The success of Jhapa’s first international hackathon was made possible by the generous support of its sponsors and partners. This collaborative effort highlights the growing commitment from various sectors to foster technological innovation and support the next generation of developers in Eastern Nepal.
Key contributors to the event’s success include:
Title Sponsor: Gomendra Multiple College
Associate Sponsor: RD – One Step Ahead
Banking Partner: Excel Development Bank
Silver Sponsor: Pratham IT System
Bronze Sponsor: Quality Computer
General Sponsors: Photex Power, CTAL Federation
Government Partner: Birtamode Nagarpalika
Additional support was provided by a wide array of in-kind sponsors, including Pathao Nepal, Nepal Telecom, Singapore Beverage, Kailash Cloud, Rujile, Sathi Krishi Farm, Link Binary, PI Innovation, Birtajal, Open Street, AFCWAVE Nepal, .xyz, CodeCrafters, Nirvix Technology, Hotel Daniel, Kachhuwa, Classmate Notebook, Ganapati Bakers, Passion Tissue, Bardali Creation, and Balsamiq, and dl.surf.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to everyone who contributed to the event’s success, from the participants and mentors to the judges and sponsors, for making this hackathon a truly memorable event.
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