PROTOBYTES HACKATHON 2.0

48 Hours of Innovation, Collaboration and Hands-on Problem Solving

PROTOBYTES HACKATHON 2.0 is back and bigger than ever! This student-led technical hackathon brings together Nepal's brightest minds for an intense 48 hour journey of innovation, collaboration, and hands on problem solving. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting your tech journey, this is your platform to turn ideas into reality.

📅 Event Details

📆 Dates: 29th Magh – 2nd Falgun, 2082 (Feb 12th–14th, 2026)
📍 Location: ACEM, Kalanki, Kathmandu
⏱ Duration: 48 Hours
👥 Participants: 80+ Innovators
🏆 Prize Pool: 1 Lakh+

📝 Registration Details

👥 Team Selection: 20 teams will be selected
⏰ Registration Deadline: Feb 5th
💰 Registration Fee: NPR 2,500 per team (payable upon selection)
🎓 Eligibility: Open to all +2 and university students nationwide

✨ What Makes This Special ?

💡 Real World Impact: Build solutions across 5 key categories
💡 Expert Mentorship: Guidance from experienced mentors throughout the journey
💡 Complete Experience: E-sports as pre-event, networking sessions, activities, and continuous support
💡 All-Inclusive: Meals, refreshments, certificates, and an unforgettable experience

🧠 Categories

🏷️ FinTech
🏷️ EdTech
🏷️ E-Governance
🏷️ IoT
🏷️ Open Innovation

🚀 Why Participate ?

Challenge yourself in a fast-paced environment, learn cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with talented peers, and compete for exciting prizes. This isn't just about winning, it's about learning, growing, and being part of Nepal's thriving tech community.

📜 Code of Conduct

The Hackathon Code of Conduct can be found in the Google Document linked below. Everyone is requested to read the Code of Conduct properly.
🔗 Code of Conduct: View Document

📬 Contact Us

Project Association for Computer and Electronics (PACE)
🌐 Instagram: @pace_acem
🌐 Facebook: PACE

PACE from Advanced College of Engineering and Management (ACEM), a student-led technical club with over a decade of excellence in fostering innovation since 2014.

Ready to hack, build and innovate?