THE MOST COMPETITIVE COLLEGIATE HACKATHON

WELCOME TO
TechSprint 2026

Innovate • Build • Compete

80+ Registered Participants
NPR 120K+ Prizes
Cash Prizes Swags

ABOUT THE
HACKATHON

TechSprint 2026 is a college-level hackathon designed to push the boundaries of student innovation.

Over the course of the event, teams will collaborate to solve real world problems through rapid prototyping and code. Whether you're a designer, developer, or problem-solver, this is your platform to shine.

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NCHL PEN TESTING CHALLENGE (48 HOURS)

About the Challenge

The NCHL Pen Testing Challenge is a 48-hour ethical hacking and penetration testing program aimed at promoting responsible security research and strengthening Nepal's digital financial infrastructure. The challenge provides a controlled and authorized environment for cybersecurity practitioners to identify, analyze, and report vulnerabilities in NCHL systems while strictly following ethical and legal guidelines.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

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Registration Fee NPR 500
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Prize Pool NPR 20,000
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Recognition Official certificates and recognition from NCHL
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Duration 48 Hours (17th – 19th January 2026)

EVENT SCHEDULE

16th January 2026 Cyber Security Symposium – Technical Session
17th – 19th January 2026 48-hour Hackathon & Bug Bounty Program
80+ Registr
25 Teams
15 Mentors
5 Partner Events

CO-ORGANIZERS

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology MOEST Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

SUPPORTED BY

Nepal Engineering College Nepal Engineering College
Pokhara University Pokhara University
Robotics Association Nepal Robotics Association Nepal
Changunarayan Municipality Changunarayan Municipality

COLLEGE PARTNERS

Hult Prize at NEC Hult Prize at NEC
AWS Cloud Club at NEC AWS Cloud Club at NEC
CRAST CRAST
IEEE Students Branch at NEC IEEE Students Branch at NEC
ACAS ACAS
NEC IT NEC IT
Computer Technology and Robotronix Club Computer Technology and Robotronix Club

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

100xNepal 100xNepal
COESIS Sagramatha COESIS Sagramatha
IIMS ECHO CLUB IIMS ECHO CLUB
IT Engineering Tech Club NCIT IT Engineering Tech Club NCIT
KHEC IT CIRCLE KHEC IT CIRCLE
MBMC IdeaX MBMC IdeaX
Prime IT Club Prime IT Club
Cloud Computing Cloud Computing
DAJ DAJ
GitHub GitHub Community Nepal
Pulchowk Events
Ubuntu Nepal Ubuntu Nepal

OUR SPONSORS

ConnectIPS ConnectIPS
Nepal Telecom Nepal Telecom
Avighna Technologies Avighna Technologies
UG Cakes UG Cakes

DIGITAL PAYMENT PARTNER

Connect IPS Connect IPS

TRAINING PARTNER

Broadway Infosys Broadway Infosys

EVENT DETAILS

Location

Nepal Engineering College
Changunarayan, Bhaktapur

Date

Jan 17
Spring 2026

Duration

48 Hours
Non-stop Building

FAQ

Who can apply?

Any undergraduate student currently enrolled in a college or university is eligible to participate.

Is there a registration fee?

Yes, the registration fee is NPR 2000 per team.

What is the team size?

Teams should consist of 2 to 4 members.

Are meals provided?

Yes, all meals and lunches will be covered during the event, so no need to worry about food!

What else can we expect besides coding?

There will be mini games, entertainment, and quizzes throughout the event to keep you energized and engaged!