The official pre-registration portal for the Lumbini Provincial Chapter (Hosted in Butwal City, co-organized by ButwalHacks & Tech Gurkha Digital Services) is currently being finalized. Full schedule, venue map, and pre-registration is open!
The Lumbini Provincial Chapter of Nepal's biggest student hackathon. A selection round where regional winning teams secure direct entry to the Kathmandu Grand Finale.Co-organized by ButwalHacks
About the Event
CyberUtsav Lumbini is the Lumbini Provincial Chapter of CyberUtsav, Nepal's largest student-focused hackathon series organized by Tech Gurkha Digital Services.
This provincial selection round brings the national platform home to Butwal — giving western Nepal's student builders a local stage to build, pitch, and earn a direct route to the Kathmandu Grand Finale.
Regional rounds make innovation local before it becomes national.
Teams move from idea to working prototype under real event pressure.
Students learn to tell the story behind the solution, not just ship code.
Hackathon Tracks
Build in the track that fits your idea. CyberUtsav welcomes projects across software, hardware, AI, web, cybersecurity, and impact-driven innovation.
Digital defense, secure systems, and threat monitoring.
Machine learning, data, chatbots, and intelligent automation.
Sensor-based projects, smart devices, and hardware builds.
Full-stack platforms, APIs, dashboards, and community tools.
Technology for education, health, environment, and accessibility.
Any creative technology project that solves a real problem.
Process + Event Format
Three phases take teams from first idea to the national stage — the Butwal round sends its champions straight to Kathmandu.
Form a team of 3 members
Pick your track and draft your idea
Develop your project in the Butwal round
Pitch your final product to the jury
Hackathon basics, idea building, Git/GitHub, and pitching.
3-day hackathons with 12 total hours of project building.
City winners compete in Kathmandu for one champion trophy.
Sponsors & Partners
CyberUtsav Lumbini is made possible by organizations and communities that believe in empowering Nepal's next generation of builders.
Interested in sponsoring CyberUtsav Lumbini?
Become a SponsorPrizes
The Butwal Round
The entire Lumbini chapter converges in Butwal for a 3-day provincial qualifier where winning teams advance directly to the Kathmandu Grand Finale.
A 3-day hackathon with 12 total hours of project building. Teams of 3 will develop, pitch, and compete for the championship title.
Winners advance directly to the Kathmandu Grand Finale competing for the champion trophy, cash prizes, and career-boosting opportunities.
Butwal, Lumbini Province, Nepal. The venue is a partner institution — details confirmed closer to the event date.
Organizing Team
A cross-organizational team of students, developers, and community builders making CyberUtsav Lumbini happen.
Butwal Regional Lead
Butwal ChapterContent & Communications Lead
Butwal ChapterStrategy & Volunteer Lead
Butwal ChapterSponsorship & Partnerships Lead
Butwal ChapterDesign & Branding Lead
Butwal ChapterLogistics & Venue Lead
Butwal ChapterCode of Conduct & Links
CyberUtsav Lumbini is dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone. We do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form.
Tech Gurkha Digital Services commits to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants, mentors, volunteers, and sponsors. Any form of discrimination, harassment, or abusive behavior will not be tolerated.
ButwalHacks upholds the same standard of conduct for all its events and community members. Participants are expected to follow the Code of Conduct at all times during the event.
Reports of violations can be made to prarambha@butwalhacks.com.
CyberUtsav Lumbini is a provincial chapter selection round under the national CyberUtsav series organized by Tech Gurkha Digital Services. Winning teams from Butwal advance directly to the Kathmandu Grand Finale.
Frequently Asked
CyberUtsav Lumbini is the Lumbini Provincial Chapter of CyberUtsav, Nepal's largest student hackathon series organized by Tech Gurkha Digital Services. This edition is hosted in Butwal and co-organized by ButwalHacks.
Yes! CyberUtsav is completely free to participate in. There is no registration fee.
High school students, A-Levels students, and recent graduates. Teams of 3 members are required.
CyberUtsav has 6 tracks: AI/ML, Cybersecurity, IoT & Hardware, Web Development, Social Impact, and Open Innovation.
The Grand Finale takes place in Kathmandu, Nepal. Winning teams from the Butwal round advance directly to compete for the champion's trophy.
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration is free and takes less than 2 minutes.
Pre-Register NowForm a team of 3 members and start shaping your CyberUtsav project idea. Pre-registration is open.
