Genome Biothon 2026 is a 36-hour intensive biotechnology hackathon that brings together students, researchers, and innovators under the theme “Biotechnology Innovation for Safe, Nutritious, and Sustainable Food Systems in Nepal ” organized by Biotechnology Society of Nepal. The event serves as a dynamic platform to address real-world challenges in Nepal’s health, agriculture, environment, food, and research sectors. It fosters collaboration among creative minds, encouraging participants to develop practical, tech-driven, and sustainable solutions that respond to pressing biological and food system issues.
Participants may submit code-based projects, research proposals, experimental frameworks, conceptual innovations, prototypes, and policy solutions, with cross-category entries promoting interdisciplinary innovation. The program integrates online screening, interviews, and an intensive residential day-and-night Genome Biothon supported by mentorship and engagement sessions.
Round 1 : Online Round (2nd week of April)
Round 2: Physical Event (23-25th April,2026)
Registration Fee:
Each team is required to pay a registration fee of NRs 2,500.
The registration fee must be paid only after the team is selected for the Physical Biothon stage. Payment instructions will be shared with the selected teams.
