Nepal's biggest robotics, AI and innovation competition for school students.
A national platform for junior, middle and senior school students to learn with a kit, create meaningful projects and compete from provincial rounds to the grand finale in Kathmandu.
Grades 3–10Three fair competition levels
7 ProvincesProvincial recognition stages
NPR 5 LakhCash prizes, laptop & more
Grade-wise projects for every learner.
The banner rotates automatically through junior, middle and senior student moments.
Your idea could win Nepal's national stage.
Build a powerful Robotics, AI or innovation project, represent your school and compete for cash prizes, laptops, trophies and national recognition.
Cash Prize Pool
Champion Laptops
Trophies & Medals
Certificates for Participants
SPECIAL PRIZE
NPR 5 Lakh
Cash Prize + Laptop + Trophies + Many More
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Base Camp League
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School Team
Base Camp Kit
Robotics Focus
Every climb starts at Base Camp.
Each block is clearly separated by colour for better understanding.
League 01Grades 3–5
Base Camp League
Block coding, basic sensors and simple automation for young creators beginning their robotics journey.
- Group size
- 3 students
- Kit
- Base Camp Kit
- Champion prize
- NPR 1,00,000
League 02Grades 6–8
Ascent League
Intermediate robotics, multi-sensor projects and introductory AI for students ready to solve practical problems.
- Group size
- 3 students
- Kit
- Ascent Kit
- Champion prize
- NPR 2,00,000
League 03Grades 9–10
Summit League
Advanced builds with microcontrollers, IoT and AI integration for senior school innovators.
- Group size
- 3 students
- Kit
- Summit Kit
- Champion prize
- NPR 2,00,000
Your NSIL innovation journey
Every step brings students closer to learning, building and earning national recognition.
Register with the right level and kit
Schools can register teams while parents can submit individual student interest. NSIL helps match the student with the correct level.
Learn through guided training
Students begin with structured activities, workbook tasks, mentor support and hands-on practice using the kit.
Build a meaningful project
Every team selects an SDG challenge and creates a Robotics, AI or IoT solution that addresses a real issue.
Showcase in province-level competition
Teams demonstrate the project, answer judges and compete with students from other schools in their province.
Earn national-stage recognition
Province champions move to the national finale in Kathmandu to compete for titles, trophies, laptops and the NPR 5 Lakh prize pool.
1st NSIL Timeline
Follow the complete Season 1 journey from launch and registration to the national finale and prize distribution.
Milestone 01
Launching and registration open
NSIL Season 1 officially begins. Schools and individual students can register, select the right league and start receiving their NSIL kits.
Milestone 02
Training starts with project guidelines
Participants begin guided training through online support and learning hub locations. Students understand the competition rules, project pathway and technical requirements.
Milestone 03
First-round competition
Teams demonstrate their early prototypes and project concepts. Province-wise selection identifies the strongest teams for the second round.
Milestone 04
Second-round provincial competition
Selected teams improve their projects and present before expert judges. Province finalists are chosen for the national stage.
Milestone 05
Mentorship for national finalists
Finalists receive focused mentorship to strengthen their project, improve communication and prepare a professional pre-event pitch for experts and investors.
Milestone 06
National finale and prize distribution
The best teams compete at the final event. Winners are announced and recognised with prizes, trophies, certificates and national exposure.
The NSIL advantage
A school-friendly, child-friendly and future-focused competition model designed for real student growth.
Age-based league structure
Fair participation for Grades 3–5, 6–8 and 9–10 so students compete at the right level.
Kit + training + competition ecosystem
NSIL combines hands-on kit learning, guided training and competition exposure in one complete journey.
SDG-based innovation challenge
Students do not just build projects—they solve real problems connected to health, water, energy, cities and climate.
NSIL KIT
Hardware Components
Learning Workbook
Coding & Robotics
Mentor Support
The NSIL kit should feel real, premium and easy to understand.
This section now uses a stronger box-style visual reference. The kit supports students from learning basic concepts to building competition-ready projects.
Inside the box
Board, sensors, motors, wheels, wires, learning resources and a guided project journey.
Learning support
Workbook, coding platform and step-by-step starter activities for every level.
Project readiness
Designed to support robotics, AI and IoT prototype building.
Long-term value
The kit stays as a learning asset and supports future innovation practice too.
Choose one goal and discover project ideas.
Each SDG goal now includes themed project cards with visual icons and Robotics, AI or IoT tags.
SDG 3
Good Health & Well-being
Ideas that improve safety, hygiene and personal or community care.
IoT
Health Buddy
An IoT device that reminds elderly people about medicine, hydration or exercise.
Robotics
Clean Hands Station
A robotic or sensor-based hand sanitiser and hand-wash monitor for school use.
AI
AssistBot
An AI-powered assistive alert or support tool for differently-abled learners.
SDG 4
Quality Education
Ideas that make learning easier, smarter and more accessible.
Robotics
Braille Blocks
A robotics-supported tactile learning aid for visually-impaired students.
AI
Smart Attendance
An AI-enabled attendance system using face detection or pattern recognition.
IoT
Quiz Quarky
An IoT robot quiz assistant that makes revision engaging for younger learners.
SDG 6
Clean Water & Sanitation
Ideas focused on water safety, smart monitoring and sanitation.
IoT
AquaCheck
An IoT water-quality tester for community taps, wells or school supplies.
Robotics
Smart Tap
A smart or robotic tap system that reduces water waste in washrooms.
AI
Leak Alert
An AI or sensor-enabled detector for early leakage monitoring and warning.
SDG 7
Affordable & Clean Energy
Ideas that improve energy generation, saving and access.
IoT
SunTrack
An IoT solar tracker that adjusts panel position to maximise sunlight exposure.
AI
Smart Lights
An AI-based classroom lighting system that reduces unnecessary electricity use.
Robotics
Power Pack
A portable solar-powered charging and energy support solution for remote use.
SDG 11
Sustainable Cities & Communities
Ideas that help build safer, smarter and more efficient communities.
AI
Traffic Mitra
An AI-enhanced traffic signal or alert system for busy school zones and junctions.
Robotics
Sort-a-Bin
A robotic bin or sorter that separates waste into recyclable and non-recyclable groups.
IoT
Quake Alert
An IoT-based earthquake alert and safe-exit support system.
SDG 13
Climate Action
Ideas that help monitor the environment and respond to climate challenges.
AI
AirAlert
An AI-supported air-quality monitor with alert messaging and awareness display.
IoT
Weather Station
An IoT station to measure local weather and help communities understand conditions.
Robotics
Green Guard
A robotics-assisted irrigation and soil monitoring project for school gardens or farms.
Clear, fair and student-focused.
Innovation
Originality and creativity in solving the chosen problem.
Technical Execution
Prototype quality, coding logic and effective use of kit elements.
SDG Impact
Usefulness and relevance for Nepali schools or communities.
Presentation
Confidence, clarity, teamwork and explanation quality.
Creating · Innovating · Impacting
Project & Activity Gallery
School and college students showcasing innovation, robotics, AI, coding and real-world projects.
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Delivering real student innovation growth
NSIL combines learning, project creation, competition and recognition in one premium national experience.
Hands-on learning
Future skills
Stage confidence
Mentor support
Meaningful projects
National recognition
National-level student platform
NSIL gives school students across Nepal a prestigious stage to showcase Robotics, AI and IoT innovations.
Recognition · Participation · AchievementPurpose-driven project ecosystem
Students build solutions that align with SDG goals and develop both technical and presentation skills.
Innovation · Problem solving · Impact★
School-friendly format
Easy participation model with clear stages.
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Transformational learning
Students grow by building and presenting.
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Future skill focus
Robotics, AI, IoT and teamwork together.
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Prize & recognition
Trophies, laptops, certificates and more.
NSIL help centre
Everything schools, parents and students ask before joining.
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Students from Grades 3–10 can participate.
Groups include 3 students and compete only within their age-appropriate league: Base Camp, Ascent or Summit.
Grades 3–5Grades 6–8Grades 9–10
No robotics lab is required.
The NSIL Innovation Kit provides the essential hardware and learning resources. It contains the essential hardware, learning resources and guided project support needed by a team.
Kit includedGuided learningSchool friendly
Schools may register multiple teams.
A school can participate across one or more leagues and may enter multiple eligible teams based on its student interest and internal selection process.
Multiple teamsThree leaguesFlexible participation
The mentor teacher guides and coordinates the team.
The teacher supports scheduling, practice, communication and project preparation. NSIL also provides orientation and mentor support throughout the season.
Teacher orientationMentor certificateOngoing support
Yes, individual student interest is accepted.
Parents can submit an individual registration interest form. The NSIL team will guide the next steps and help coordinate suitable participation options.
Individual pathwayParent contactTeam guidance
Your child learns future-ready skills through practice.
Students develop coding, robotics, AI, IoT, teamwork, problem-solving, prototyping and public-speaking skills while creating a meaningful project.
Technical skillsTeamworkConfidence
No prior robotics experience is required.
The league is designed with age-based levels and a structured learning journey. Beginners can start with guided activities before moving toward project development.
Beginner friendlyAge basedMentor supported
The package supports the complete season journey.
It includes the NSIL Innovation Kit, learning resources, mentor support and access to the league participation pathway.
Innovation KitTraining supportCompetition entry
You can build Robotics, AI or IoT projects.
Project ideas may focus on health, education, water, energy, smart cities or climate action. The best project starts with a real problem you want to solve.
RoboticsAIIoT
A group has 3 students.
Students work together to divide responsibilities such as coding, building, testing, research and presentation.
3 studentsTeam rolesShared learning
Projects are judged on four key areas.
Innovation and technical execution carry 30% each, while SDG impact and presentation carry 20% each.
30% Innovation30% Technical20% Impact + 20% Pitch
There are cash prizes, laptops, trophies and more.
NSIL includes a total NPR 5 Lakh cash prize pool, laptops for national champion teams, medals, certificates and other recognition.
NPR 5 LakhLaptopsTrophies & certificates
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