Nepalese Youth Showcase AI & IoT Innovation with 6 Awards at Codeavour 7.0
29th May 2026, Kathmandu
Nepali students and young innovators showcased exceptional talent in AI, robotics, IoT, and coding, achieving remarkable success at Codeavour 7.0.
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In the two-day international competition held on May 16 and 17, six teams from Nepal won awards in different categories, highlighting the growing potential of STEAM education and technological innovation in the country.
The competition featured participants from SkillsUp Global, Uthan Robotics Lab, and Beyond Apogee, along with students from Asia Pacific School, Kathmandu New Castle School, Laligurans National Academy, Reliance Public School, Bagmati School, Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu Valley School and College, Morang Pathivara School, Gyanodaya Balbatika School, St. Joseph’s Secondary School, and Daisy English Boarding Secondary School.
Their projects presented innovative ideas aimed at solving practical challenges in health, the environment, agriculture, assistive technology, and sustainability.
The award-winning teams in this edition were led by Prasanna K.C., Sabhyata Uperkoti, Shivansh Rawal, Rivaj Makaju, Pranav Jung Adhikari, and Gunjan Sharma Karn. This achievement demonstrates that Nepali students are not only capable of participating in international competitions but are also able to present impactful and innovative solutions on global platforms.
The team Spark Sync, consisting of Prasanna K.C., Rohan Shah, and Prabhav Nath Upreti, won the Consolation Prize (Junior Group) for their project “Sparky Buddy.” It is an AI-powered ADHD assistant robot designed to help children improve focus, manage emotions, remember medications, and follow daily routines.
The project aims to address challenges such as distraction, stress, and social difficulties faced by children with ADHD.
Team NP_Ped, represented by Sabhyata Uperkoti, Praanjal Adhikari, and Loni Gurung, won the Girls in STEM Award for their project “Carbon Cascade.” This environmentally friendly project aims to reduce smoke pollution from traditional stoves and reuse collected carbon dioxide in agriculture.
The solution is expected to help address indoor air pollution, harmful emissions, and sustainable farming challenges.
Team Sewa Tech, consisting of Shivansh Rawal, Anis Pyakurel, and Unique Bikram Maharjan, received the Tech for Excellence Award for developing “Omni,” a smart medicine management system. The system includes automated medicine dispensing, AI-based medicine recognition, and voice reminders.
It is especially designed to help elderly people and patients who need regular medication take the correct medicine at the right time.
Team Aqua Tech Titans, represented by Rivaj Makaju, Aarav Dhakal, and Jisan Tamang, won the Next Gen Health Innovator Award for their project “Water Pulse Intelligence.”
This Arduino-based underground water monitoring system measures water levels and pollution conditions in real time. Its objective is to address issues related to water scarcity, pollution, and the lack of groundwater monitoring.
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Team Air Nova, consisting of Pranav Jung Adhikari and Aawart Regmi, won the Future Frontier Innovator Award for their project “Air Grow Smart System.”
This smart environmental and sustainable agriculture system combines air quality monitoring with eco-friendly greenhouse technology. The project aims to solve problems related to air pollution, fertilizer shortages, and inefficient farming practices while promoting cleaner and more sustainable agriculture.
Team DEBSS, represented by Srishti Shankar, Gunjan Sharma Karn, and Paribhasha Pathak, received the Consolation Prize (Senior Group) for their project “AeroSense.” It is a portable IoT-based air quality monitoring system that detects pollution levels, harmful gases, and environmental conditions in real time.
The project is expected to raise awareness about pollution and promote healthier living environments within communities.
To prepare for the competition, these teams spent months conducting research, coding, building prototypes, testing, and refining their projects.
Many students learned technologies such as Arduino, IoT systems, AI models, sensors, and automation while developing their innovations.
Continuous support from teachers, mentors, robotics trainers, and schools further strengthened their preparation. The organizing team also provided workshops, technical guidance, project evaluations, and presentation opportunities to support the participants.
This achievement clearly reflects the growing potential of AI, coding, and robotics education in Nepal. It proves that Nepali students are capable of developing practical solutions in fields such as healthcare, environment, agriculture, and sustainability.
Such success is expected to strengthen STEAM education, encourage hands-on learning, and inspire future technology innovators.
The winning teams of Codeavour 7.0 are expected to receive opportunities for advanced training, innovation bootcamps, exhibitions, networking, and possible international participation in the future.
Previously, the international finals of Codeavour 5.0 were held at Dubai American Academy in Dubai, UAE; Codeavour 6.0 finals were held in Doha, Qatar; and the Codeavour 7.0 international finals took place at BINUS University in Jakarta, Indonesia.
This achievement sends a clear message to Nepali students: stay curious, continue experimenting, and treat failure as part of the learning process.
These projects have proven that great innovations can begin from simple observations, everyday problems, and creative thinking. Nepali students have now demonstrated their ability to contribute meaningfully not only at regional levels but also on the global technology stage.
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