Girlathon 4.0 — Free Women-Only Hybrid Hackathon by GDG MACE — Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions founders most often ask about Girlathon 4.0 — Free Women-Only Hybrid Hackathon by GDG MACE — who qualifies, the funding amount, required documents and how the application works.
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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