National AI Hackathon 2026 Set to Introduce ‘Shark Tank-Style’ Investor Pitching for Tech Talent in Nepal
22nd March
In a massive boost to the country’s rising tech landscape, the highly anticipated ‘National AI Hackathon 2026’ is officially scheduled to take place in Kathmandu.
National AI Hackathon 2026
Aimed at fostering Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and driving local innovation, this high-octane technical event is organized by Kodedristi Software Pvt. Ltd., a prominent tech entity well-known in the Nepalese technology market.
The intensive 32-hour continuous hackathon will serve as a premier collaborative platform. It will bring together developers, students, researchers, innovators, and tech entrepreneurs from across the nation under one roof to develop high-impact, real-world solutions using advanced AI technologies.
Nationwide Participation: Gathering 250+ Tech Minds in Nepal
According to the organizers, the national-level competition will attract tech talent representing all seven provinces of Nepal. Beyond the core 32-hour coding marathon, the event features a comprehensive lineup of:
Tech Talks led by industry pioneers
Keynote Sessions on emerging AI trends
Networking Seminars linking talent with tech leaders
A grand Awards Ceremony celebrating top innovations
The physical event is expected to host over 250 active participants, mentors, and jury members.
Leveraging Kodedristi’s expansive digital ecosystem which boasts over 1 million annual visits and an average of 230,000 monthly unique visitors the hackathon is positioned for massive digital and social media traction. The entire event, including special segments, will be amplified across leading social networks like YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram, supported by premium digital media partners.
The Main Attraction: A ‘Shark Tank-Style’ Post-Event Twist
Breaking away from traditional coding competitions that end with standard prize distributions, the National AI Hackathon 2026 adds a high-value commercial twist. Exactly one week after the conclusion of the 32-hour hackathon, a specialized post-event “Shark Tank-Style” Investor Pitching Session will be held.
During this exclusive session, the top-performing teams will have a rare opportunity to pitch their AI-driven prototypes and business models directly to Nepal’s leading institutional investors, venture capitalists, and corporate leaders.
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This format opens doors for the participants to secure immediate seed funding, real-world investments, and strategic Go-to-Market (GTM) mentorship.
Corporate Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships Now Open
To build a robust AI ecosystem and discover top-tier tech talent, Kodedristi has officially opened corporate sponsorship and partnership applications. The sponsorship structure is categorized into five distinct tiers: General, Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Title Sponsor.
The Title Sponsor will receive premium co-branding rights, explicitly featuring “Presented by / Powered by” tags across all promotional materials. Key benefits for the title sponsor include:
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Delivering opening and closing keynote addresses.
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A dedicated 3-minute corporate video interview broadcasted on Kodedristi’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
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Direct marketing access through pamphlet distribution during nationwide college activation campaigns.
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A premium $10 times 10$ feet promotional stall and banner placement at the main venue.
Furthermore, participating corporate entities can utilize the hackathon as an elite recruitment pipeline to source highly skilled AI developers and engineers, while simultaneously fulfilling their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals.
Event Registration, Venue, and Key Dates
Registration Launch: Registration for participating teams formally opened on May 20, 2026 (Jestha 6, 2083).
Hackathon Dates: The 32-hour physical event will take place on June 6 & 7, 2026 (Jestha 23 & 24, 2083).
Venue: Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT) premises, Balkumari, Lalitpur, Nepal.
For more: National AI Hackathon 2026
