SheBuilds Chennai Hack (2026): Results & Updates

Results & next round

Applications for this round closed on 30 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.

Selections for this programme are announced by SheBuilds Chennai & Intellexa REC, Rajalakshmi Engineering College. Official links are listed under Sources below.

We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.

About this competition

SheBuilds Chennai Hack – Code & Challenge 3.0 is a national-level women-in-tech hackathon designed to bring together innovators, developers, designers, and problem-solvers to build impactful solutions for real-world challenges. The event is organized by SheBuilds Chennai in collaboration with Intellexa REC, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for innovation.

Who Should Apply This hackathon is exclusively for women aged 18 years and above, including students, professionals, freelancers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. Participants from both technical and non-technical backgrounds are welcome. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.

Tracks & Themes Round 1, the Online Innovation Challenge, requires teams to select a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) or an impact-focused theme. They will identify a real-world problem and propose an innovative solution. For Round 2, the Offline Grand Finale, shortlisted teams will receive new challenge statements on which to ideate and build.

Format & Timeline The competition unfolds in two stages. Round 1 is an Online Innovation Challenge where teams submit their ideas via a PPT template. Submissions are evaluated on problem understanding, innovation, feasibility, scalability, and potential social impact. The Top 50 teams will be shortlisted for Round 2. The Offline Grand Finale, a 24-hour event, will take place on August 1–2, 2026, at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. During the finale, teams will analyze new challenge statements, ideate solutions, build a working prototype, receive mentorship, and present their solution to judges. Finalists are assessed on innovation, technical implementation, user experience, business & impact potential, and presentation.

Prizes & Support While specific cash prizes are not detailed, selected teams may receive invaluable guidance and ecosystem support for patent opportunities, research publications, startup development, and access to incubation and growth programs. The goal extends beyond the hackathon to help promising ideas achieve real-world impact.

Eligibility Open to women aged 18 and above. Teams must comprise 2–4 members. Participants can be students, professionals, freelancers, or aspiring entrepreneurs.

How to Apply Applications open on June 1, 2026, and close on June 30, 2026. Top 50 teams will be announced on July 15, 2026. Apply through the official application portal.

Prizes & Awards

What You Get

This hackathon offers a $500 prize pool (the page does not specify how the prizes are split). Registration is free, so participating costs nothing. The Top 50 teams advance to a 24-hour offline Grand Finale at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai, where they receive a fresh challenge statement, build a working prototype, and get mentorship from industry experts before presenting to judges. Selected teams may also receive guidance and ecosystem support for patent opportunities, research publications, startup development, and access to incubation and growth programs.

How to apply

Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.

1
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.