Code for Impact
Empowering Nepal’s Digital Future
Code for Impact: The U.S.–Nepal Tech Innovation Hackathon Series is a premier six-month innovation pipeline designed to transition high-potential concepts into market-ready, scalable solutions. Moving beyond the traditional hackathon model, this journey supports young Nepali innovators across all seven provinces as they evolve early ideas into tested, validated prototypes.
The Journey So Far National Mobilization
The provincial hackathon phase has officially concluded, marking a historic milestone in Nepal’s tech ecosystem. We traveled across all seven provinces to identify and activate the nation’s brightest technical minds, proving that the next wave of digital transformation is a nationwide movement.
7 Provinces
A truly nationwide model reaching innovators across the country.
35 Teams
Selected from a pool of high-potential applicants to compete at the provincial level.
126 Participants
Skilled innovators engaged in intensive, learning-first workshops and competitions.
U.S.-Linked Technology
Participants integrated 24 U.S.-based tools and APIs; including AWS, OpenAI, and Google Cloud—strengthening their familiarity with global product development standards.
Impact in Action
Perspectives from the Field
“We walked in confident about our problem-solution logic. The hackathon challenged that confidence. Many of our assumptions were tested. By the end, we realised entirely new dimensions had opened up. The process sharpened both our thinking and our direction.”
Anshu Regmi
Team DataHiti from Bagmati Province
“By balancing the stretch of our ambitions with the grounding of our daily mission, we’ve completely reshaped how our business idea serves the future of education.”
Bhuwan Adhikari
Team Shiksha Sathi from Koshi Province
“This hackathon felt refreshingly different. We focused more on mentorship, refining ideas, and testing them for real-world impact, which made the experience incredibly rewarding.”
Pratyush Acharya
Data Scientist, SecurityPal AI
“This is among the most earnest and engaged participation I’ve seen from both youth innovators, mentors, and local private sector leaders. It speaks to the seriousness of the learning environment created and to how strongly innovators across Madhesh Province see this as a real opportunity.”
Dr. Sonu Kumar
Managing Director, Monastic Education Group
Moments from the Journey
Capturing impactful moments, collaborations, and stories from across Nepal.
Karnali
Madhesh
Madhesh
Gandaki
Gandaki
Bagmati
Sudurpashchim
Sudurpashchim
Lumbini
Lumbini
Koshi
Koshi
Bagmati
Strategic Sector Focus
Participants are developing high-fidelity prototypes addressing the core pillars of Nepal’s economic resilience and growth:
Agriculture & Food Security
Precision tools and advisory platforms for sustainable farming.
Education & Skills
AI-powered and accessible digital infrastructure for future-ready learning.
Health & Well-being
Tech-driven solutions for patient support, autism care, and elderly care.
Tourism & Wellness
Digital tools to enhance discovery and the traveler’s journey.
Digital Commerce & Fintech
Empowering financial inclusion through credit-mapping and secure payment systems.
Current Phase Strategic Refinement & Mentorship
We are currently in Phase 3, where the focus shifts from ideation to execution. From our initial cohort, 14 semifinalist teams (two from each province) have advanced into a structured incubation environment.
In this phase, teams receive one-on-one mentorship to achieve:
Technical Validation
Stress-testing prototypes for real-world functionality, usability, and security.
Market Readiness
Refining business models and revenue logic to ensure long-term viability.
Global Networking
Teams are engaging with the Silicon Peaks Ambassador Circle, gaining exclusive insights from a global network of technology leaders.
The Roadmap: Path to the National Showcase
| Timeline | Milestone | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 – Feb 2026 | Virtual Bootcamps & Provincial Hackathons | Selected participants took part in a series of intensive virtual bootcamps focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and solution development. This phase also featured seven on-field provincial hackathons conducted across Nepal, providing teams with opportunities to collaborate, validate ideas, and build early-stage prototypes in real-world settings. |
| Feb 2026 – May 2026 | Mentorship & Refinement | Participating teams have received continuous mentorship from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and technical advisors. During this stage, teams strengthened their business models, conducted user validation, refined their prototypes, and enhanced their pitching and execution strategies to prepare for the next level of competition. |
| May 2026 | Finalist Selection | Based on market research, innovation potential, feasibility, impact, and overall performance, the top seven teams will be selected to advance to the national stage. Finalists will receive additional guidance and preparation support ahead of the final showcase event. |
| Jun 2026 | National Showcase | The program will culminate in a national showcase where finalist teams will present their solutions to international investors, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and development partners. This event will provide exposure, networking opportunities, and potential pathways for investment, incubation, and strategic partnerships. |
Jan 2026 – Feb 2026
Virtual Bootcamps & Provincial Hackathons
Selected participants took part in a series of intensive virtual bootcamps focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and solution development. This phase also featured seven on-field provincial hackathons conducted across Nepal, providing teams with opportunities to collaborate, validate ideas, and build early-stage prototypes in real-world settings.
Feb 2026 – May 2026
Mentorship & Refinement
Participating teams have received continuous mentorship from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and technical advisors. During this stage, teams strengthened their business models, conducted user validation, refined their prototypes, and enhanced their pitching and execution strategies to prepare for the next level of competition.
May 2026
Finalist Selection
Based on market research, innovation potential, feasibility, impact, and overall performance, the top seven teams will be selected to advance to the national stage. Finalists will receive additional guidance and preparation support ahead of the final showcase event.
Jun 2026
National Showcase
The program will culminate in a national showcase where finalist teams will present their solutions to international investors, policymakers, ecosystem leaders, and development partners. This event will provide exposure, networking opportunities, and potential pathways for investment, incubation, and strategic partnerships.
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