** Genome Biothon: Event Description**
Genome Biothon 2026 is a multi-stage interdisciplinary hackathon that brings together students and professionals from biotechnology, computer science, computer engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data science, and business information systems.
The event focuses on solving real-world challenges in genomics, food systems, and climate-resilient agriculture by combining biological knowledge with modern software engineering, AI/ML, and data-driven approaches. Participants will develop innovative solutions including AI models, data analysis tools, and research-driven prototypes.
This event is important to the .NET open source community because it highlights the role of modern software, cloud platforms, and open-source tools in solving complex interdisciplinary problems. Participants will build applications and systems that can leverage technologies such as .NET, APIs, and cloud computing.
The .NET Foundation should sponsor this event because it supports a diverse and interdisciplinary developer community, encourages adoption of open-source technologies, and helps connect software engineers with real-world scientific and data-driven problem-solving.
We would like to request in-kind sponsorship support including promotional swag (approximately 150 T-shirts) to distribute to participants, as well as additional items such as stickers or other swag. We would also appreciate support in the form of prizes or gifts for winning teams to recognize their contributions and encourage participation.
URL of the event
Event Page: https://bsn.org.np/index.php/genome-biothon
Code of Conduct: https://bsn.org.np/index.php/genome-biothon/#modality
Date & Location
April 23–25, 2026
Kathmandu, Nepal
Number of Attendees
We expect approximately 250+ applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, including biotechnology, computer science, computer engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data science, and business information systems.
From these, we will select around 100–150 participants to take part in the hackathon. This ensures a highly engaged and multidisciplinary group, enabling collaboration between software developers, data scientists, and researchers.
This indicates strong cross-domain interest and ensures meaningful collaboration and impactful outcomes.
Promotional Assistance
Join Genome Biothon 2026
A multidisciplinary hackathon in Kathmandu bringing together biotechnology, computer science, AI/ML, and data science to solve real-world challenges in genomics and climate innovation.
Build impactful, real-world solutions with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to open-source innovation!
#GenomeBiothon #OpenSource #AI #DataScience #Nepal #Hackathon #dotnet
Shipping Address
Prarabda Singh Mahat-Event Manager
Genome Biothon- Biotechnology Society of Nepal]
Kathmandu, Nepal
Postal Code: 44600
Phone: +977-9813502496
Email: prarabda.mahat@gmail.com
Additional context
Genome Biothon 2026 is part of an ongoing initiative to promote innovation and collaboration in biotechnology and computational sciences in Nepal. The event encourages interdisciplinary teamwork between developers, researchers, and students.
Support from the .NET Foundation in the form of swag (T-shirts and stickers for approximately 150 participants) and prizes for winning teams would significantly enhance participant engagement, improve event experience, and help introduce more attendees to the .NET ecosystem and open-source technologies.
This event will also help foster awareness and potential adoption of open-source technologies within scientific and research communities, creating long-term impact beyond the event itself.
Sponsorship-Proposal-Genome-Biothon-2026.pdf
** Genome Biothon: Event Description**
Genome Biothon 2026 is a multi-stage interdisciplinary hackathon that brings together students and professionals from biotechnology, computer science, computer engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data science, and business information systems.
The event focuses on solving real-world challenges in genomics, food systems, and climate-resilient agriculture by combining biological knowledge with modern software engineering, AI/ML, and data-driven approaches. Participants will develop innovative solutions including AI models, data analysis tools, and research-driven prototypes.
This event is important to the .NET open source community because it highlights the role of modern software, cloud platforms, and open-source tools in solving complex interdisciplinary problems. Participants will build applications and systems that can leverage technologies such as .NET, APIs, and cloud computing.
The .NET Foundation should sponsor this event because it supports a diverse and interdisciplinary developer community, encourages adoption of open-source technologies, and helps connect software engineers with real-world scientific and data-driven problem-solving.
We would like to request in-kind sponsorship support including promotional swag (approximately 150 T-shirts) to distribute to participants, as well as additional items such as stickers or other swag. We would also appreciate support in the form of prizes or gifts for winning teams to recognize their contributions and encourage participation.
URL of the event
Event Page: https://bsn.org.np/index.php/genome-biothon
Code of Conduct: https://bsn.org.np/index.php/genome-biothon/#modality
Date & Location
April 23–25, 2026
Kathmandu, Nepal
Number of Attendees
We expect approximately 250+ applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, including biotechnology, computer science, computer engineering, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data science, and business information systems.
From these, we will select around 100–150 participants to take part in the hackathon. This ensures a highly engaged and multidisciplinary group, enabling collaboration between software developers, data scientists, and researchers.
This indicates strong cross-domain interest and ensures meaningful collaboration and impactful outcomes.
Promotional Assistance
Join Genome Biothon 2026
A multidisciplinary hackathon in Kathmandu bringing together biotechnology, computer science, AI/ML, and data science to solve real-world challenges in genomics and climate innovation.
Build impactful, real-world solutions with interdisciplinary teams and contribute to open-source innovation!
#GenomeBiothon #OpenSource #AI #DataScience #Nepal #Hackathon #dotnet
Shipping Address
Prarabda Singh Mahat-Event Manager
Genome Biothon- Biotechnology Society of Nepal]
Kathmandu, Nepal
Postal Code: 44600
Phone: +977-9813502496
Email: prarabda.mahat@gmail.com
Additional context
Genome Biothon 2026 is part of an ongoing initiative to promote innovation and collaboration in biotechnology and computational sciences in Nepal. The event encourages interdisciplinary teamwork between developers, researchers, and students.
Support from the .NET Foundation in the form of swag (T-shirts and stickers for approximately 150 participants) and prizes for winning teams would significantly enhance participant engagement, improve event experience, and help introduce more attendees to the .NET ecosystem and open-source technologies.
This event will also help foster awareness and potential adoption of open-source technologies within scientific and research communities, creating long-term impact beyond the event itself.
Sponsorship-Proposal-Genome-Biothon-2026.pdf