Girlathon 4.0 — Free Women-Only Hybrid Hackathon by GDG MACE
Girlathon 4.0 is a free, women-only hybrid hackathon run by GDG On Campus MACE, open to students, innovators and early-career professionals across India.
- Funding amount
- Varies by program
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (12 Sept 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
Girlathon 4.0 is a women-only hackathon run by GDG On Campus MACE, the Google Developer Group chapter at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering. Its purpose is straightforward: give women in tech a genuinely welcoming setting in which to learn, collaborate and build solutions to real-world problems.
The event is deliberately pitched at beginners. Anyone taking part for the first time will find the format accessible, and first-timers are actively encouraged to join rather than assumed to have competition experience.
Format and timeline
Girlathon 4.0 is a hybrid hackathon, so collaboration happens online alongside in-person elements. The in-person venue has not yet been announced. The hackathon runs from June 15, 2026 to September 12, 2026 — roughly three months of development time rather than a single weekend sprint.
Support and evaluation
Teams of 2–4 women work on real-world challenges with mentorship available along the way, and their submissions are assessed by a panel of industry experts.
Cost and prizes
Taking part costs nothing — the organisers list the registration cost as "Nada". Prize details for this edition have not been announced yet, so participants should follow the official Devfolio page for that update.
Highlights
- Women-only hackathon — open to students, innovators and early-career professionals in India.
- Completely free to enter: registration cost is listed as "Nada".
- Hybrid format running June 15 to September 12, 2026, with the in-person venue still to be announced.
- Teams of 2–4 women; first-time hackathon participants are encouraged.
- Mentorship and final judging by industry experts.
- Applications close September 12, 2026 — register on the official Devfolio page.
Who can apply
Girlathon 4.0 is a women-centric initiative, and that is the single firm condition: participation is open to women only.
- Who can join: women innovators, students, and professionals in the early stages of their careers, all based in India.
- Experience: first-timers are welcome. You do not need to have taken part in a hackathon before.
- Team size: teams of 2–4 women.
- Cost: entry is free, with the registration cost published as "Nada".
The published details do not mention any DPIIT recognition or MSME registration requirement, any need for an incorporated company, or any restriction by industry or by state.
Girlathon 4.0 — Free Women-Only Hybrid Hackathon by GDG MACE is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Deadline & timing
The most recent application window for Girlathon 4.0 — Free Women-Only Hybrid Hackathon by GDG MACE closed on 12 Sept 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
Girlathon 4.0 is a competition rather than a grant or investment scheme, so there is no upfront cash funding attached and no equity is taken.
- Entry: completely free. The registration cost is listed as "Nada", so signing up carries no financial risk.
- Team size: 2–4 women innovators per team.
- Build support: mentorship from industry experts while teams work on real-world problems.
- Judging: final submissions are evaluated by industry experts.
- Format: hybrid — online collaboration plus in-person elements, with the location still to be announced.
The prize pool for this edition has not been announced. Participants should check the official Devfolio page for updates on prizes and rewards.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the . Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.
Selection process
Girlathon 4.0 has not published a detailed round-by-round selection process. What the organisers have confirmed is that submissions are evaluated by industry experts, and that mentorship is provided to teams during the hackathon window of June 15 to September 12, 2026 as they build.
Teams therefore spend that window developing a solution to a real-world challenge, and the work they submit goes before the expert judging panel. Any further rounds, shortlists or demo-day details would be shared through the official Devfolio page and the participants' community channel.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to Girlathon 4.0 — Free Women-Only Hybrid Hackathon by GDG MACE, keep the following documents ready:
- A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
- Company registration documents and PAN
- Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
- Recent financial statements or projections
- Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available
Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is Girlathon 4.0?
It is a women-only hackathon organised by GDG On Campus MACE, the Google Developer Group chapter at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering. Participants team up to build solutions to real-world challenges, work with mentorship from industry experts, and have their submissions judged by those experts. The event runs in a hybrid format, combining online collaboration with in-person elements.
Who is eligible to take part in Girlathon 4.0?
The hackathon is open to women — innovators, students, and professionals in the early stages of their careers — and participants need to be based in India. Nothing beyond that is required: prior hackathon experience is not necessary, and beginners are specifically encouraged to apply.
Does it cost anything to enter?
No. Participation is completely free. The organisers list the registration cost as "Nada", which means there is no entry fee and no financial risk in signing up.
How much prize money or funding is on offer?
The prize pool has not been announced for this edition. Girlathon 4.0 is a competition rather than a grant or investment programme, and the listed funding amount is "Varies". Participants should watch the official Devfolio page for prize updates.
Does the organiser take equity in my idea or startup?
No. Girlathon 4.0 is a hackathon competition, and the published details mention no equity, investment, or ownership stake of any kind. Teams keep whatever they build during the event.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications close on September 12, 2026, which is also the last day of the hackathon window that begins on June 15, 2026.
How long does the hackathon run, and what is the format?
It runs from June 15, 2026 to September 12, 2026. Girlathon 4.0 uses a hybrid format — teams collaborate online, and there are in-person elements as well, with the location details still to be announced.
How many people can be on a team?
Teams are made up of 2 to 4 women. If you are still looking for teammates, the organisers' WhatsApp community is where participants connect and form teams.
Do I need DPIIT recognition, MSME registration, or a registered company?
No such requirement appears in the published information. Girlathon 4.0 is open to individual women — students, innovators and early-career professionals — rather than only to incorporated companies.
How do I apply for Girlathon 4.0?
Register through the official Devfolio page at https://girlathon26.devfolio.co/. The organisers have also set up a WhatsApp community for updates and team formation, which is useful if you have not yet found teammates.
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