hackathon
HerHack
Friday, 20 November 2026 — 21 November 2026
by Echelon Institute of Technology
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hackathon
20 Nov — 21 Nov
Faridabad, Haryana
Prize Pool
₹2 Lakhs
Registration Deadline
10 Nov 2026
Team Size
2 – 5 members
About
HERHACK 2026 is a 36-hour national-level, women-focused hackathon organised at Echelon Institute of Technology in Faridabad, Haryana. The event brings together women innovators, developers, students, and technology enthusiasts to build innovative solutions for real-world problems, with a dedicated emphasis on encouraging women participation in technology and entrepreneurship.
Who Should Apply The hackathon is open to women participants aged 18 and above — including students, developers, and technology enthusiasts. Teams must consist of 2 to 5 members. Registration is completely free of charge.
Tracks / Themes Participants choose from four official tracks:
- Web3 / Blockchain — Build innovative solutions using blockchain, decentralized technologies, smart contracts, digital assets, and Web3 infrastructure.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Develop AI-powered solutions using machine learning, generative AI, computer vision, natural language processing, intelligent agents, or related technologies.
- Internet of Things (IoT) — Create connected solutions using sensors, embedded systems, smart devices, automation, and real-time data.
- Student Innovation — Build innovative technology solutions addressing real-world problems, campus challenges, social needs, or emerging opportunities.
Format & Timeline The hackathon runs for 36 hours on 20–21 November 2026 at Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, Haryana. Projects must be submitted by the submission deadline of 10 November 2026. Selected teams then participate in the 36-hour hackathon and present their solutions for evaluation. Projects are evaluated on innovation, technical implementation, problem relevance, real-world impact, usability, scalability, quality of execution, and final demonstration. Detailed evaluation and submission instructions are communicated to shortlisted participants.
Prizes The total prize pool is ₹2,00,000. Each of the four main tracks awards a 1st prize of ₹20,000, a 2nd prize of ₹15,000, and a 3rd prize of ₹10,000. In addition, a Women Safety Special Winner award of ₹20,000 is available — this is not a separate fifth track; a project addressing women safety can be submitted under any of the four official tracks and may additionally be considered for the special award. Goodies and certificates are also provided to eligible participants as per the official event guidelines.
Project Requirements Projects must be original and relevant to the selected track. Previously built projects should not be submitted as new hackathon projects, and plagiarism or direct copying of existing projects is strictly prohibited. Teams must provide the required project repository and documentation, along with a project demonstration or video as required. The final presentation should clearly communicate the problem, solution, technology, innovation, and impact.
Eligibility Participants must be 18 years or above, and teams must consist of 2–5 members. Registration is completely free, and participants must follow the official hackathon rules and submission requirements.
About the Organiser The event is organised by Echelon Institute of Technology, Faridabad, Haryana.
How to Apply Registration is free and open via the official Unstop listing. The project submission deadline is 10 November 2026. Participants are encouraged to join the official HERHACK 2026 WhatsApp community and visit the official website for announcements, updates, submission instructions, and shortlisting information.
Eligibility
Open to women participants aged 18 and above. Teams of 2–5 members. Registration is free.
Prizes
1st (Web3 / Blockchain)
₹20,000
2nd (Web3 / Blockchain)
₹15,000
3rd (Web3 / Blockchain)
₹10,000
1st (Artificial Intelligence)
₹20,000
2nd (Artificial Intelligence)
₹15,000
3rd (Artificial Intelligence)
₹10,000
1st (Internet of Things)
₹20,000
2nd (Internet of Things)
₹15,000
3rd (Internet of Things)
₹10,000
1st (Student Innovation)
₹20,000
2nd (Student Innovation)
₹15,000
3rd (Student Innovation)
₹10,000
Women Safety Special Award
₹20,000
hackathon
20 Nov — 21 Nov
Faridabad, Haryana
Prize Pool
₹2 Lakhs
Registration Deadline
10 Nov 2026
Team Size
2 – 5 members
