CodeFest 2025 Announced: National Level Student Hackathon Opens Registration - Apply Before November 15!
CodeFest 2025, Nepal’s biggest national level student hackathon, has been officially announced, and registration is now open. This event aims to empower young innovators, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. This year’s CodeFest is expected to be the largest and most competitive edition yet.
CodeFest 2025: Shaping Nepal’s Future, One Line of Code at a Time
Across the vibrant and diverse landscape of Nepal, a quiet shift is starting to take shape. This shift is not about protest; it’s about creation. It’s not about talk; it’s about code. This spring, Code For Change is excited to launch its most ambitious project yet: CodeFest 2025. This is a nationwide Hackathon and Ideathon series that aims to unleash the creative potential of Nepali youth, from the mountains to the plains. It’s more than just a competition; it’s a national discussion about our future, brought to life through technology.
According to the Organizer (Code For Change) they believes that the best solutions to local problems come from people who truly understand them. With this in mind, CodeFest 2025 is bringing innovation to new places. It will go beyond the usual centers of activity and establish hubs of technological creativity in eight key areas across the country. Each location will be a unique center for innovation, focusing on a theme that highlights its individual character and goals.
A Nationwide Tapestry of Innovation: The CodeFest 2025 Journey
The journey of CodeFest 2025 will unfold like an epic story, with each chapter written in a different province and all contributing to a single, unified national narrative.
In the eastern region of the Koshi Province, the focus is on building “Technology for Resilient Communities.” Here, innovators will tackle the forces of nature by creating digital tools for disaster preparedness, climate adaptation, and strengthening communities against environmental challenges.
Moving to Birgunj in Madhesh Province, the theme shifts to a global view with local effects. The theme, “Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” encourages participants to connect their technological skills with the United Nations’ plan for a better world, creating solutions to ensure no one gets left behind.
At the nation’s administrative center, the Bagmati Province edition embraces integrity with “Tech for Transparent Nepal.” This effort aims to use open data, blockchain, and digital platforms to promote accountability, combat corruption, and build trust between citizens and their government.
Further west, the scenic city of Pokhara in Gandaki Province is rethinking the future of public service. The theme, “The Next Era of E-Governance Harnessing AI,” invites innovators to weave Artificial Intelligence into governance, making it more responsive, efficient, and effective.
Next, we arrive at the heart of Lumbini Province, where two different chapters will be created. In Rupandehi, the focus is local, asking innovators to develop “Innovative IT Solutions for Problems in Rupandehi.” This innovation is immediate, addressing the challenges people face every day.
Not far away, a significant moment occurs in Dang District. For the first time, Dang hosts a national-level event of this kind. Its theme, “Farms to Future,” recognizes the region’s agricultural foundation and its digital future. This chapter calls for a technological shift in Nepal’s farming sector, where ideas for smart irrigation, AI-driven crop management, and digital marketplaces will be developed, potentially benefiting the entire nation.
The story then moves to Chitwan, a place rich in biodiversity and growth, embracing the theme “Open Innovation.” Here, creativity knows no limits. Participants can tackle any challenge that excites them, from healthcare and tourism to education and more.
Finally, the journey concludes in the Far West Province, a region on the brink of significant progress. The theme “Smart Far West” signals an ambition to create intelligent systems for urban planning, rural connectivity, and sustainable development, ensuring the region’s growth is both innovative and smart.
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The Heart of the Movement: Code For Change
Orchestrating this nationwide symphony of innovation is Code For Change, an organization founded on the belief that technology is the most powerful driver of positive social change. CodeFest 2025 represents its mission: to empower the youth of Nepal with skills, a platform, and the confidence to shape their own futures. The organization does not just host events; it builds ecosystems, links talent to opportunity, and transforms abstract ideas into real impact.
A Confluence of Minds and Missions
What participants will experience at CodeFest 2025 goes beyond a typical hackathon. They will dive into a space of active teamwork, spending days involved in brainstorming, building prototypes, and refining their ideas. A group of mentors, including experienced software developers, successful business owners, and industry leaders, will guide them in transforming their initial concepts into workable, meaningful solutions.
The atmosphere will be charged with the excitement of creativity, as hundreds of young people connect, forge lasting relationships, and lay the foundation for Nepal’s next wave of tech startups. The aim is not only to win a prize but also to create a solution that can truly tackle a major problem and enhance lives.
Your Moment to Build the Future is Now: Register for CodeFest 2025!
This is the call you have been waiting for. This is your chance to move from the sidelines to the center of change. Do not let this important moment slip away.
CodeFest 2025 invites every student, developer, and visionary across Nepal. The event allows teams of two to four members from all academic backgrounds, from +2 to Master’s level. The diversity of ideas is not just welcome; it is essential.
The registration portal is now open, but it won’t remain open for long. The final deadline to secure your team’s spot in this national movement is November 15th.
Don’t wait. Don’t second-guess yourself. Gather your most passionate and imaginative friends, pick a theme that excites you, and take the first step.
We Are the Code, and This Is Our Change
CodeFest 2025 shows both the ongoing challenges and the great potential of Nepal. It highlights the importance of a shared vision. The work done on Dang’s farms is just as vital for the country’s future as the good governance in Bagmati or the smart development in the Far West.
Now is the time for Nepal’s youth to take action. They should shift from being technology users to becoming its creators. They need to code not just for a grade, but for the future of their generation. Code For Change has set the stage in eight cities, but you will write the story.
The future isn’t a place we reach, but something we create.
Register now, and together we will build it with code.
