Key facts
- Type
- Competition
- Provider
- Echelon institute of technology
- Deadline
- 11/10/2026
In short
HERHACK 2026 is a 36-hour national-level hackathon at Echelon Institute of Technology, focusing on empowering women through technology. Participants will build innovative solutions in AI, Web3 & Blockchain, IoT, and Student Innovation, with a special award for Women Safety. It features a ₹200,000 prize pool, mentorship, and free registration for teams of 2-5 members aged 17+ who are students.
Herhack
By Echelon institute of technology
CompetitionAccepting applications nowApply by 11/10/202615 days left
₹2,00,000 total prize pool
Prize Pool
36 hours of innovation and collaboration
Duration
Four competition tracks and a special Women Safety award
Tracks
Mentorship, networking, and hands-on project development
Support
Free registration
Cost
Online Public
Format
Beginner Friendly
Difficulty
Overview
HERHACK 2026 is a 36-hour national-level hackathon organized by the IEEE EIT Student Branch – Women in Engineering (WIE) initiative at Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad. This event aims to bring together aspiring developers, engineers, designers, and innovators to create technology-driven solutions for real-world problems. The hackathon's core mission is to foster innovation, encourage collaboration, and increase the participation of women in the technology sector.
What to build
Participants are required to build an innovative, functional technology solution that addresses a real-world problem. Projects must align with one of the following tracks: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web3 & Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), or Student Innovation. Additionally, a special award will be given to an outstanding solution specifically focused on women's safety.
Prizes
AI Track — 1st Place
in cash
₹ 20,000
AI Track — 2nd Place
in cash
₹ 15,000
AI Track — 3rd Place
in cash
₹ 10,000
Web3 & Blockchain — 1st Place
in cash
₹ 20,000
Web3 & Blockchain — 2nd Place
in cash
₹ 15,000
Web3 & Blockchain — 3rd Place
in cash
₹ 10,000
IoT Track — 1st Place
in cash
₹ 20,000
IoT Track — 2nd Place
in cash
₹ 15,000
IoT Track — 3rd Place
in cash
₹ 10,000
Student Innovation — 1st Place
in cash
₹ 20,000
Student Innovation — 2nd Place
in cash
₹ 15,000
Student Innovation — 3rd Place
in cash
₹ 10,000
Women Safety — Special Award
in cash
₹ 20,000
Key dates
- Project Submission Deadline2026-11-10T23:45:00-05:00
- Event Dates2026-11-20
- Event Dates2026-11-21
Eligibility
All countries/territories, excluding standard exceptions.
Submission requirements
- Project title and description
- Problem statement and proposed solution
- Working prototype or project demonstration
- Source code repository link
- README with setup instructions and technical details
- Demo video explaining the project and its functionality
- Technologies and tools used
- Team member details