Code for Nagaland Hackathon concludes at ICFAI University Nagaland, with six teams winning prizes across three innovation tracks
The 26-hour competition brought together 113 students from 8 institutions to develop technology-driven solutions, with 6 teams recognised across three tracks
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DIMAPUR — The 26-hour Code for Nagaland Hackathon concluded at ICFAI University Nagaland, Sovima, with 113 students from eight educational institutions participating in the competition to develop technology-driven solutions.
Organised by NEXUSCIPHERGUARD INDIA in collaboration with ICFAI University Nagaland, the event featured a total prize pool of INR1 lakh, the university stated in a press release.
Six teams were recognised across three tracks: Naga Heritage, Culture and Community Tech; Campus, Youth and Community Life; and Wildcard Track: Open Innovation.
The hackathon aimed to encourage innovation, teamwork and practical problem-solving among students.
In the Naga Heritage, Culture and Community Tech track, Team 4th Dimension from the School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Meriema Campus, secured first place, while Team Merge Conflict from St. Joseph’s University, Chümoukedima, finished second.
In the Campus, Youth and Community Life category, Team Brogrammer from ICFAI University Nagaland emerged as the winner, followed by Team L from the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), Kohima.
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In the Wildcard Track: Open Innovation, Team Set Kalua from the School of Engineering and Technology, Nagaland University, Meriema Campus, secured first place. Team Ostereo-Ai from the National Institute of Technology Nagaland finished second.
The event was supported by the Department of Computer Science at ICFAI University Nagaland, which contributed to the academic and technological environment of the programme.
Participants were encouraged to apply their classroom knowledge to practical challenges, exchange ideas and develop solutions through collaborative technology development.
The 26-hour competition challenged teams to develop and refine their projects within a limited timeframe, requiring them to manage time, address technical difficulties and coordinate responsibilities.
The programme also featured mentors and speakers from fields including artificial intelligence, technology and wellness, offering participants opportunities to gain professional insights and exchange ideas.
The projects were evaluated by a panel comprising Neikepekho Shosahei, Associate Director (Entrepreneurship) at YouthNet; Rishav Sethi, Chief Executive Officer of NITI Group; and Shanchamo Yanthan, Assistant Professor in the Department of Information Technology at the School of Engineering and Technology, NU, Meriema Campus. The panel brought perspectives from entrepreneurship, industry and academia to the evaluation process.
Pangerkumzuk Longkumer, CEO and Director of NEXUSCIPHERGUARD INDIA, said the hackathon was designed to help students move beyond theoretical learning and gain practical experience in building, testing and presenting solutions.
“Code For Nagaland was built around a simple idea: students should have opportunities not only to learn about technology but also to build, experiment, collaborate and test their ideas in a practical setting,” Longkumer said.
He added that the organisers intended to develop the initiative into a recurring platform for students across Nagaland, with future editions shaped by feedback from participants, mentors, judges and institutional partners.
Masetshiba Imsong, Director of Operations at NEXUSCIPHERGUARD INDIA, said the value of the hackathon extended beyond the final results.
“We want them to take away new skills, meaningful connections, a clearer understanding of their own abilities and the motivation to continue developing their ideas,” Imsong said.
The organisers said they hoped to strengthen future editions through improved programme delivery, expanded mentorship and greater participation from educational institutions and professionals.
With participation from eight institutions, Code for Nagaland provided a platform for students to explore practical applications of technology and collaborate on innovative ideas.
The organisers expressed their intention to build on the event by expanding participation and creating further opportunities for young innovators to develop their projects beyond the competition.
The collaboration between NEXUSCIPHERGUARD INDIA and ICFAI University Nagaland highlights the role of partnerships between educational institutions and technology-focused organisations in promoting experiential learning, collaboration and student innovation across Nagaland.