eSewa x WWF Hackathon 2026
WWF and eSewa
📌 About the Event
The eSewa x WWF Hackathon 2026 is a groundbreaking collaboration between Nepal’s leading fintech platform, eSewa, and WWF Nepal. This event bridges the gap between digital finance and environmental sustainability. Participants are challenged to build production-ready solutions that either secure the financial ecosystem or protect wildlife. From AI-driven animal movement detection to advanced KYC fraud prevention, this hackathon is designed for those who want their code to have a tangible social and environmental impact. Selected projects even stand a chance for post-hack incubation to become real-world products.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Wildlife Conservation
- Organizer: eSewa and WWF Nepal
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s and Master’s students, and Young Professionals (1–3 years exp)
- Open To: Nepal residents (and those able to participate in NPT time)
- Team Size: Up to 4 members
- Effort Level: High
- Submission Type: Idea Proposal followed by a Working Prototype
📅 Important Dates
- Registration & Idea Deadline: 28th April- 10th May 2026
- Hackathon Start Date: 3rd June, 2026
- Evaluation Period: 28th March – 2nd June, 2026
- Mode: Hybrid / Onsite in Kathmandu
- Venue: Kathmandu, Nepal
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash prizes, Recognition, and Incubation
- Incentives: Opportunity to work on production-ready solutions for eSewa or WWF
- Career Perks: Exposure to industry leaders and potential career opportunities
- Resources: Access to eSewa API Sandbox, mock datasets, and UI kits
🎯 Challenge Tracks
- Wildlife Protection: Image classification (Camera traps) and Early Warning Systems (Sensors/AI) for animal movement.
- Fintech Security: Fraudulent KYC detection, Risk-based authentication (MPIN resets), and Anomaly detection.
- User Experience: Smart expense management, automated payment scheduling, and interactive scam simulations.
📦 Technical Stack
- Frontend: React.js, Next.js, Flutter, or React Native.
- Backend: Node.js, Python, Java, or PHP.
- AI/ML: Python with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV.