ReFlow 2026 — Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon
By IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park
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Quick Answer
IIT Bhubaneswar REP hosts ReFlow 2026, a national hackathon for innovators, students, and entrepreneurs to develop impactful solutions in menstrual health, hygiene, and sustainability.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 August 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park (REP) proudly presents ReFlow: Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2026, a pivotal national challenge designed to catalyze impactful solutions for advancing menstrual health and dignity across India. This initiative actively seeks to unite a diverse array of innovators, including students, researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, designers, and changemakers, to collectively tackle critical issues. The hackathon's core mission is to foster innovation in menstrual health, hygiene, accessibility, awareness, and sustainability through the creative application of technology, rigorous research, thoughtful design, and profound social innovation. ReFlow 2026 is structured around key thematic areas such as Education & Awareness, promoting Menstrual Literacy through Digital Storytelling, fostering Sustainability & Waste Management, leveraging Data Analytics, developing Sustainable & Reusable Products, and advancing Smart Devices & IoT solutions. Whether participants bring a nascent innovative idea, an early-stage prototype, a compelling research concept, or a sophisticated technology-enabled solution, ReFlow 2026 offers a dynamic and supportive platform to transform these visions into tangible, real-world impacts that can significantly improve lives and contribute to a more inclusive society.
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Organizers
IIT Bhubaneswar is an Indian Institute of Technology with its campus at Argul in Khordha district, Odisha. Teaching and research are organised into seven schools: Basic Sciences; Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences; Electrical and Computer Sciences; Humanities, Social Sciences and…
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What You Get
ReFlow 2026 does not publish a prize amount, grant, or equity terms — the organisers have not disclosed a funding component. The value of the program is developmental. Participants receive mentorship from domain experts, researchers, and industry leaders to refine their solutions. The hackathon puts innovators into multidisciplinary teams, which broadens the skill set behind each idea. Shortlisted teams validate their ideas with the program's ecosystem partners, which tests market relevance before further build effort. Teams also showcase their innovations to experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, investors, and other ecosystem stakeholders — the clearest route from this program to follow-on support. Named partner categories include Knowledge Partners, Incubation Partners, and Outreach Partners.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Applications are reviewed based on their innovation, alignment with themes, and potential for impact. Shortlisted teams will be invited to participate in the hackathon event. During the hackathon, teams will further develop and showcase their solutions to a panel of experts, policymakers, and stakeholders.
Application Process
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Submit Proposal
Participants submit innovative ideas, research concepts, prototypes, or technology-enabled solutions via the online application form.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ReFlow 2026?
ReFlow 2026 is a national innovation hackathon from the IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park (REP). It develops solutions that advance menstrual health and dignity through technology, research, design, and social innovation. The event runs on the IIT Bhubaneswar campus, tentatively in November-December 2026.
Who can apply?
Applications are open to students (UG, PG and PhD), startups and entrepreneurs, researchers and faculty members, healthcare professionals, designers and product innovators, NGOs and social enterprises, and technology professionals. Individuals and multidisciplinary teams may both apply.
What are the themes?
The themes are Education & Awareness, Menstrual Literacy through Digital Storytelling, Sustainability & Waste Management, Data Analytics, Sustainability & Reusable Products, and Smart Devices & IoT. Each application must align with at least one theme.
What can I submit?
You can submit an innovative idea, a research concept, an early-stage prototype, a product, or a technology-enabled solution. The program accepts work at any maturity, from concept to working product, if it addresses one of the stated themes.
Is there prize money or a grant?
The organisers do not publish any prize amount, grant, or seed funding for ReFlow 2026, and the program pages do not state the terms either way. Treat the disclosed benefits as developmental: mentorship, collaboration, validation with ecosystem partners, and a showcase to investors and policymakers. Contact convenor.mhh@iitbbs.ac.in to confirm whether an award is attached.
What is the timeline?
Applications opened on 15 June 2026. The last date to submit a proposal is 15 August 2026. Shortlisted applicants receive an email on 15 October 2026. The hackathon event runs in November-December 2026 (tentative) at the IIT Bhubaneswar campus.
Can I take part as a mentor, volunteer, or sponsor?
Yes. The organisers invite Expressions of Interest from mentors, experts, volunteers, collaborators, and sponsors through a separate "Join the Movement" form, distinct from the participant application.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
