HackDay Butwal
HackDay Butwal is a beginner-friendly mini hackathon designed for students who want to learn, build, and connect in a single day. Spend 10–11 hours collaborating with your team, turning ideas into real projects, and experiencing the thrill of a hackathon. 🕒 Time Commitment 10–11 hours only. One full day of hands-on building, learning, and fun. 👥 Team Format Teams of 2–3 students. Build together and learn as a team. 🎁 What You Get Free entry, free food and swags, mentorship and guidance, certificates and recognition, and a special after-party at 36RiverSide. 👤 Who Can Join Beginners and first-time hackers, students interested in tech, coding, design, or startups, developers, designers, and tech enthusiasts. No prior hackathon experience required. Sponsored by Google Gemini — Hack Days. Register at hackday.butwalhacks.com · Projects on butwal.devpost.com ⏰ Schedule (NPT) 08:00 – 08:25 Registration & Venue Orientation 08:30 – 08:45 Opening Ceremony & Welcome 08:45 – 09:00 Tea Break 09:00 – 09:45 Workshop Session (Tools & Productivity) 10:00 – 12:45 Hacking Session I (Ideation & Initial Development) 12:45 – 13:15 Lunch Break 13:15 – 17:00 Hacking Session II (Core Development, Testing & Finalization) 17:15 – 17:45 Project Presentations & Judging 18:00 – 18:30 Closing Ceremony & Announcements After Event (Jan 18) Community Afterparty at 36 Riverside 🏆 Prizes 1st Prize — ₹11,111 cash + 3 months ElevenLabs Pro Tier 2nd Prize — ₹7,777 cash + 6 months ElevenLabs Scale Tier 3rd Prize — ₹3,333 cash Best Use of Gemini API — Google Swag Best Project Built with ElevenLabs — 6 months ElevenLabs Scale Tier All Participants — 3 months ElevenLabs Creator Tier + .xyz domain access Judges Vishal Shrestha (iCan Education Services) Gaurav Giri (NotionKec) Madhav Poudel (CSiT-Rupandehi) Sponsors Google Gemini, Major League Hacking, Lumbini World School, Notion, CSIT Association of Rupandehi, GitHub Education, Gen.xyz, ElevenLabs, iCan Education Services, and more.
Timeline
Check-in Opens
Participants arrive, get badges, and settle in.
Opening Session
Kickoff, rules, and orientation for all teams.
Build Session
Hands-on collaboration, mentoring, and project execution.
Demo Showcase
Teams present outputs and reflect on learnings.
FAQ
Who can join this event?
Students and youth participants are welcome unless otherwise stated on registration notes.
Is prior experience required?
No. Events are designed for mixed skill levels with mentoring support.
What should I bring?
Bring your laptop, charger, and basic essentials for a full-day build session.