IIMS College, in collaboration with Perceptron AI Labs, proudly announces the IIMS X Perceptron International Hackathon 2026, an international AI innovation challenge designed to bridge academic learning with real-world industrial application.
This groundbreaking event will bring together more than 150 AI innovators, developers, researchers, and students for an intensive 48-hour build sprint focused on creating impactful artificial intelligence solutions. Unlike traditional hackathons, participants will experience the complete AI development lifecycle by building their own datasets, training AI models, testing performance, and presenting deployable solutions.
The hackathon aligns with the vision of IIMS 2.0, reflecting IIMS College’s commitment to fostering next-generation learning through smart infrastructure, collaborative innovation spaces, and industry-oriented experiential education.
Participants will utilize Auta, Perceptron AI Labs’ dataset creation platform, enabling teams to organize, annotate, clean, and develop custom datasets from scratch before training their AI models using modern frameworks and tools.
Event Highlights
📅 Registration Opens: June 22, 2026
⏳ Registration Deadline: July 15, 2026
🏨 48-Hour Build Sprint: July 24–25, 2026
💵Registration Fee: Rs. 5,000 per person
Participants are encouraged to form teams and register before the deadline to secure their place in this ultimate innovation challenge.
🔗 Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeWYIcsiZEnzGGLQxkI3VDQRP8zUrCXJBqtNGsOLR82SpiQzQ/viewform
Prize Pool
🏆 Grand Champion: Rs. 1,50,000 + Certificates + Feature Showcase
🥈 First Runner-up: Rs. 75,000 + Certificates
🥉 Second Runner-up: Rs. 37,500 + Certificates
Venue Information
🏨 Days 1 & 2: 48-Hour Residential Build Sprint
Aranya Boutique Hotel, Nagpokhari, Kathmandu
Accommodation, workspace facilities, and meals will be provided for all participants.
🏫 Day 3: Final Showcase & Award Ceremony
IIMS College, Naxal–Bhagwatibahal, Kathmandu
As IIMS College prepares to host one of the region’s most ambitious AI innovation events, the IIMS X Perceptron International Hackathon 2026 promises to be a platform where innovation meets intelligence and ideas transform into real-world AI solutions.