Codeavour 7.0, a national-level competition aimed at promoting Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and coding skills among students, was successfully held on Monday, Magh 26, at Anupam Foodland in Battisputali, Kathmandu. The event was organized by SkillsUp in collaboration with Nima Education Foundation and Steampedia.
More than 300 students from over 50 schools and colleges across the country participated in the competition. Students aged 7 to 18 years presented technology-based innovative solutions under the theme "Technology for a Healthy Future." Around 100 projects were displayed during the event.
Three Tracks, One Goal
The competition was conducted under three different tracks.
Track 1: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Under this track, students presented projects that used AI and coding to solve real-world problems, keeping the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the center.
Track 2: Wellness Wave AI-Robo Challenge
Students built robots using Quarky kits. These robots performed tasks such as vaccine delivery and patient rescue in simulated health crisis scenarios.
Track 3: Robo Soccer League
Students competed in football matches using manually built robots. This track tested the mechanical strength and wireless control capabilities of their creations.
Projects Focused on Health, Environment, and Safety
The exhibition featured a wide range of projects, including:
- Smart wheelchair
- AI-based urban rainfall detection system
- Fire and gas detection and alarm system
- Flood detection and early warning system
- Groundwater level monitoring system
- Air quality monitoring and filtration system
- LoRa-based emergency response system
- Smart greenhouse
- Carbon trapping and carbon cascade systems
- Sanitary pad dispense
Experts and Judges
The chief guest for the event was Prof. Dr. Sudan Jha of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Kathmandu University. He is listed among the world's top 2 percent scientists for 2025 by Stanford University and Elsevier. Dr. Sameer Kharel, a Human-Centric AI Enthusiast, was present as a special guest.
The projects were evaluated by a panel of judges, including:
- Sagun Dhungana, CEO of Digital and Beyond
- Gary De La Pomerai, Program Director, WEaRE
- Deepak Pantha, Head of Computer Science Department, Nirmal Secondary School, Damuali
- Prabin Bohara, National Innovation Centre
Speaking at the event, Nischal Pradhan, CEO of SkillsUp, emphasized the need to introduce children to AI and robotics at the school level. He said, "The coming age is the age of technology. Knowledge of AI and robotics is already necessary from school level. Codeavour is our small effort to connect children with technology from an early stage."
Awards in 12 Categories
Students who performed best in health, environment, agriculture, safety, and social impact were honored with national awards across 12 categories.
| Award | Winner |
|---|---|
| Innovation in Health Award | Bal Batika School |
| Robo Care Innovation Award | Gyanodaya Bal Batika |
| Girls in Tech Award | Kathmandu New Castle School |
| Green Tech Award | Rajabas Secondary School |
Each category winner received NPR 6,000 cash, along with medals and trophies.
Robo Soccer League Results
Wellness Wave AI-Robo Challenge:
- First: Team Oxygen – NPR 20,000
- Second: Navodit School – NPR 15,000
- Third: Team Fluorine – NPR 10,000
Robo Soccer League (Senior):
- First: VSN – NPR 20,000
- Second: Vajra School – NPR 15,000
- Third: Asia Pacific School – NPR 10,000
Robo Soccer League (Junior):
- First: Laligurans School – NPR 20,000
- Second: Bal Batika School – NPR 15,000
- Third: Reliance Public School – NPR 10,000
All winning team members received medals and trophies.
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35 Projects Selected for International Competition
A total of 35 outstanding projects from the competition have been selected to participate in the Codeavour 7.0 International Competition, scheduled to be held on May 16–17, 2026, in Jakarta, Indonesia. Students from more than 50 countries are expected to take part in the international event.
Participating Schools
The competition saw active participation from schools across Nepal, including:
- Asia Pacific School
- Reliance Public School
- Laligurans National Academy
- Kathmandu New Castle School
- Bal Batika School
- Buddhanilkantha School
- Navodit College
- St. Joseph School, Biratnagar
- Gyanodaya Bal Batika School
- Peak Point Academy
- Kathmandu Valley School
- Pathibhara English School (Morang)
- Nawa Kiran English School (Sunsari)
- Aarambha Vidya Mandir
- Rajabas Secondary School
- Vajra Academy
- V.S. Niketan Higher Secondary School
Partners and Sponsors
The event was supported by sponsors including Nepal CAN Move, Himalayan Everest Insurance, Ben Nevis, Tip Top, Sunway College, Bon Holiday, Himalayan Bank, and Education Tree Global. Partners included Mycell, Classic Tech, Beyond Tech Nepal, BrainDigit, Code Club, Contentder, ChildSafeNet, Digital and Beyond, ICT Foundation Nepal, Squad of Changemakers, and Global Spark.
