SheBuilds

SheBuilds 2026 is a 12-hour, single-day hackathon exclusively for girls, organized by Newton School of Technology in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The event challenges participants to build innovative technology solutions for real-world problems and create joyful, creative tech experiences. It is designed to foster problem-solving skills and encourage creative innovation within a supportive, fast-paced environment.

The hackathon is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized institutions. Teams can have 1 to 4 members, and cross-year and cross-discipline teams are allowed. A valid college ID is mandatory for registration. The event consists of two phases: Phase 1 focuses on real-world problem solving (campus problems, social impact, productivity tools, or AI-assisted systems), and Phase 2 focuses on fun and joyful innovation (mini-games, creative AI tools, meme-based products, or innovative UI/UX concepts). All development must happen within the 12-hour duration, with a checkpoint demo after the first 6 hours. Teams must submit both prototypes and a combined presentation by the end of Hour 12, and a working prototype demo is required during final judging.

• Exclusively for girls, celebrating women in tech
• Total prize pool of ₹30,000 with cash prizes for top 2 teams
• 12-hour, single-day hackathon on April 24, 2026 in Bengaluru
• Two phases: real-world problem solving and fun innovation
• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students; team size 1-4
• Registration deadline: April 20, 2026
• All participants receive certificates

This hackathon is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from recognized institutions. Teams must consist of 1 to 4 members, and cross-year and cross-discipline teams are permitted. A valid college ID is required for registration. Team composition cannot be changed after the hackathon starts.

SheBuilds is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for SheBuilds closed on 20 Apr 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

• Cash prizes: ₹20,000 for 1st place, ₹10,000 for 2nd place (total prize pool ₹30,000).
• Winner certificates for 1st and 2nd place, and participation certificates for all valid participants.
• Exclusive goodies for 1st and 2nd place, and goodies for runner-up teams.

SheBuilds is offered by Newton School of Technology, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by Newton School of Technology as a competition. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Teams are judged based on their prototypes and combined presentation submitted at the end of the 12-hour hackathon. A working prototype demo is required during the final judging. The event uses a two-phase format with a checkpoint demo in between, but specific judging criteria are not detailed.

Before you apply to SheBuilds, 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.

SheBuilds is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹30,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.