Kathmandu: With the objective of nurturing students’ skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and Coding, Skillsup, in collaboration with Neema Education Foundation and STEMpedia, successfully organized the Codeavour 7.0 National Competition on Magh 26 at Anupam Foodland, Battisputali, Kathmandu.

The national-level competition witnessed participation from over 300 students aged between 7 and 18 years, representing more than 50 schools and colleges across Nepal. Participants showcased innovative technology-driven solutions aligned with the theme “Technology for a Healthy Future,” with approximately 100 projects displayed during the exhibition.

Three Competition Tracks Highlight Student Innovation

The competition was conducted across three major tracks designed to test students’ creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving capabilities.

Under the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Track, students presented AI and coding-based projects addressing real-world challenges aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Wellness Wave AI–Robo Challenge featured robots developed using Quarky kits, where students simulated real-life healthcare crisis responses, including vaccine delivery and patient rescue operations.

Similarly, the Robo Soccer League tested students’ engineering and programming skills through competitive football matches played using manually built robots, evaluating mechanical strength and wireless control precision.

Projects Focused on Health, Environment, and Safety

The exhibition featured a wide range of impactful and futuristic innovations, including smart wheelchairs, AI-based rainfall detection systems for urban areas, fire and gas detection and alert systems, flood monitoring technologies, underground water surface monitoring solutions, air quality monitoring and filtration systems, LoRa-based emergency response systems, smart greenhouse technologies, carbon capture and cascade systems, and sanitary pad dispensing machines.

Industry Leaders Emphasize Early Technology Education

Speaking at the event, Skillsup Chief Executive Officer Nishchal Pradhan stressed the importance of introducing emerging technologies at the school level. He stated, “This is the era of technology. Knowledge of AI and Robotics has become essential from an early stage. Codeavour is our initiative to connect children with technology and innovation from a young age.”

The event’s Chief Guest, Prof. Dr. Sudan Jha, from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Kathmandu University, who was recognized among the Top 2% Scientists Worldwide in 2025 by Stanford University and Elsevier, highlighted the significance of nurturing young innovators. The program was also attended by Dr. Sameer Kharel, a Human-Centric AI Enthusiast, as Special Guest.

The competition was evaluated by an expert panel including Sugun Dhungana, CEO of Digital & Beyond; Garry de la Pomerai, Program Director at WEaRE; Deepak Pantha, Head of Computer Science at Nirmal Secondary School, Damauli; and Prabin Bohara from the National Innovation Center.

Winners Recognized Across Multiple Categories

Students demonstrating innovation in health, environment, agriculture, safety, and social impact received national awards across 12 categories.

Balbatika School secured the Innovation in Health Award, while Gyanodaya Balbatika won the Robo Care Innovation Award. Kathmandu New Castle School received the Girls in Tech Award, and Rajabas Secondary School earned the Green Tech Award. Each category winner received NPR 6,000 in cash, along with medals and trophies.

In the Wellness Wave AI–Robo Challenge, Team Oxygen secured first place, followed by Navodit School and Team Flourine, receiving cash prizes of NPR 20,000, NPR 15,000, and NPR 10,000, respectively.

In the Robo Soccer League (Senior Category), VSN secured first place, Vajra School second, and Asia Pacific School third. Meanwhile, in the Junior Category, Laligurans School achieved first place, followed by Balbatika School and Reliance Public School. Winners received respective cash prizes of NPR 20,000, NPR 15,000, and NPR 10,000, along with medals and trophies for each team member.

Nepal to Compete Internationally

A total of 35 outstanding projects, including award-winning entries, have been selected to represent Nepal at the Codeavour 7.0 International Competition, scheduled to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on May 16–17, 2026. The international event will bring together young innovators from over 50 countries.

Strong Institutional and Corporate Support

Participating institutions included Asia Pacific School, Reliance Public School, Laligurans National Academy, Kathmandu New Castle School, Balbatika School, Budhanilkantha School, Navodit College, St. Joseph’s School (Biratnagar), Gyanodaya Balbatika, Peak Point Academy, Kathmandu Valley School, Pathibhara English School (Morang), Nawa Kiran English School (Sunsari), Aarambha Vidya Mandir, Rajabas Secondary School, Vajra Academy, and B.S. Niketan Higher Secondary School.

The competition was supported by sponsors including Nepal Can Move, Himalayan Everest Insurance, Ben Nevis, Tip Top, Sunway College, Bon Holidays, Himalayan Bank, Education Tree Global, Miccell, Classic Tech, and Beyond Tech Nepal. Additional collaboration was provided by Braindigit, Code Club, Contentder, Child Safe Net, Digital & Beyond, ICT Foundation Nepal, Squad of Changemakers, and Global Spark.

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