Noskathon Lite: Nepal Open Source Klub | NCIT

Noskathon Lite is an exhilarating intra-college hackathon event scheduled for January 12th and 13th, 2025. It is designed to inspire innovation and problem-solving among talented individuals and teams. This year, the event proudly hosts 50 teams, each bringing their creativity and technical expertise to address real-world challenges under three impactful themes: Open Source for Change, Climate Action through Technology, and AI for Good.

Noskathon Lite Event Timeline

Day 1: Inauguration & Hacking Session

• 7:00 AM – Check-In

  • Participants arrive and register for the event. Kits containing necessary materials and goodies will be distributed.

• 7:00 AM – 7:15 AM – Tea & Breakfast

  • Participants enjoy Tea & Breakfast arranged by the Organizing Committee.

• 7:15 AM – Inauguration Ceremony

  • The event officially begins with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a symbolic balloon release.

• 7:30 AM – 11:30 PM – Brainstorming and Project Setup

  • Teams start brainstorming and coding their solutions. Mentors will provide guidance to help shape initial ideas.

• 1:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch Break

  • Participants enjoy lunch and refreshments arranged by the Organizing Committee.

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – First Judging session

  • Teams present updates on their progress to the Judges.

• 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Hacking Session

  • Teams continue working on development and prototyping. Mentors check in to provide mid-session feedback and suggestions.

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Snacks

  • Participants enjoy snacks and refreshments arranged by the Organizing Committee.

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Second Judging Session

  • Teams present brief updates on their progress to the Judges to ensure alignment and momentum.

Day 2: Code and Presentation

• 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Morning Hacking Session

  • Teams finalize their solutions, enhance their code, and prepare for presentation. Mentors conduct feedback sessions to guide refinements.

• 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM – Tea & Breakfast

  • Participants enjoy Tea & Breakfast arranged by the Organizing Committee.

• 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Hacking Session

  • Teams finalize their solutions, enhance their code, and prepare for presentation. Mentors conduct feedback sessions to guide refinements.

• 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch Break

  • Participants enjoy lunch and refreshments arranged by the Organizing Committee.

• 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM – Hacking Session

  • Teams finalize their solutions, enhance their code, and prepare for presentation. Mentors conduct feedback sessions to guide refinements.

• 2:00 PM – Last GitHub Push Deadline

  • Teams submit their final code and projects on GitHub for evaluation.

• 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Judge Round and Project Demonstration

  • Teams showcase their projects to the panel of judges, explaining their solution, innovation, and impact.

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Snacks & Result Preparation Time

  • Participants enjoy snacks and refreshments arranged by the Organizing Committee. Judges deliberate and prepare the results based on the presentations and project evaluations.

• 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Closing Ceremony

  • Winners are announced, and the event concludes with a celebratory ceremony to recognize the participants' efforts and achievements.