SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0: ₹46,000 Prize Pool for Women
A hybrid Chennai hackathon run by SheBuilds Chennai that is open only to women in tech, running from 15 to 30 June 2026 with a US$500 prize pool worth roughly ₹46,000.
- Funding amount
- ₹46,000 (competition)
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed (30 Jun 2026)
- Eligible stage
- Any stage
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Overview
SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0 is a coding contest organised by SheBuilds Chennai and aimed squarely at women who build things with technology — coders, designers and product creators.
Instead of cramming everyone into a single weekend, the organisers have spread the event across a fortnight: it opens on 15 June 2026 and wraps up on 30 June 2026. The setup is hybrid, so you can work remotely from wherever you are or show up for the in-person sessions held in Chennai.
A total prize pool of US$500 — approximately ₹46,000 — is on the table. The listing publishes the overall pool rather than an individual split, so how the money is divided among winners is not spelled out.
Sign-ups happen through the Internshala competition listing, and the closing date for registration is 30 June 2026, the same day the hackathon ends. Because this is a competition rather than an investment programme, prize money is a cash award — no equity or ownership stake changes hands.
Highlights
- Women-only hackathon run by SheBuilds Chennai
- Hybrid format — take part online or attend in-person sessions in Chennai
- Runs from 15 June to 30 June 2026
- Total prize pool of US$500, approximately ₹46,000
- Register via the Internshala competition page by 30 June 2026
- No team size, age or career-stage restrictions listed
Who can apply
The hackathon is open to women only. The organisers describe the target participants as women developers, designers and innovators, so the contest is built around that audience.
Beyond the women-only rule, the listing keeps the door wide open:
- No age limit or career stage is mentioned, so students, working professionals and independent builders can all take part.
- No team size restriction is listed — whether you enter solo or with others is not constrained by the published rules.
- There is no requirement for a registered company, DPIIT recognition or MSME registration.
- No industry, sector or state restriction appears in the listing. Participants can join online or attend the in-person sessions in Chennai.
In short, if you are a woman who wants to build a tech solution, you fit the stated criteria.
SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0: ₹46,000 Prize Pool for Women 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 SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0: ₹46,000 Prize Pool for Women closed on 30 Jun 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.
What the funding covers
A shared prize pool of US$500 — roughly ₹46,000 — is the reward on offer.
A few things worth noting about the money:
- The listing gives the total pool, not a breakdown, so the number of winners and the size of each individual prize are not specified.
- The prize is a cash award from a competition, not an investment, so winners do not hand over equity or any stake in their work.
- No other benefits, credits, mentorship or support packages are described in the published details.
Documents you’ll need
Before you apply to SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0: ₹46,000 Prize Pool for Women, 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.
Who this is best for
SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0: ₹46,000 Prize Pool for Women is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹46,000. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0?
It is a hackathon — a time-bound tech building competition — organised by SheBuilds Chennai. Women developers, designers and innovators come together to work on tech solutions, and the event runs in a hybrid format so participants can join remotely or in person in Chennai.
Who is eligible to participate?
The hackathon is open exclusively to women. The organisers frame it for women developers, designers and innovators. There is no age limit, career-stage requirement or team size restriction mentioned in the listing.
Is the hackathon open to men?
No. The event is described as women-only, so participation is restricted to women.
How much prize money is available?
There is a total prize pool of US$500, which comes to roughly ₹46,000. The listing states the overall pool rather than how it is distributed, so the exact number of winners and individual prize amounts are not specified.
When does the hackathon take place?
It runs from 15 June 2026 to 30 June 2026 — a two-week window that gives participants time to build rather than forcing everything into a single weekend.
What is the application deadline?
The last date to register is 30 June 2026. That is also the final day of the hackathon itself, so it is worth signing up well before the closing date.
Is the event online or in person?
Both. It is a hybrid event, which means you can participate online from anywhere, or attend the in-person sessions held in Chennai if you prefer to work alongside other participants.
Do I need a registered company, DPIIT recognition or MSME registration to apply?
No. The published eligibility criteria do not require a registered entity, DPIIT recognition or MSME registration. The only stated restriction is that participants must be women.
Does the programme take equity in my work?
No. The winnings here are prize money from a competition, not an investment, so no equity or ownership stake is taken.
How do I apply?
Applications are made through the official Internshala competition page for SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0. Register there before the 30 June 2026 deadline.
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