SheBuilds Chennai Hack

## About the Hackathon 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. Participants will compete across two stages: * **Round 1:** Online Innovation Challenge * **Round 2:** 24-Hour Offline Grand Finale --- ## Who Can Participate? * Women aged 18 years and above * Students, professionals, freelancers, and aspiring entrepreneurs * Teams of **2–3 members** * Participants from both technical and non-technical backgrounds are welcome This is a **women-exclusive hackathon** aimed at creating an inclusive and empowering environment for innovation. --- ## Round 1: Online Innovation Challenge ### What Participants Need to Do Teams must: 1. Select a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) or impact-focused theme. 2. Identify a real-world problem. 3. Propose an innovative solution. 4. Submit their idea through the application portal with the given PPT template. ### Evaluation Criteria Submissions will be evaluated by industry experts based on: * Problem Understanding * Innovation & Creativity * Feasibility * Scalability * Potential Social Impact ### Outcome The **Top 50 teams** will be shortlisted and invited to compete in the offline finale at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. --- ## Round 2: Offline Grand Finale (Top 50 Teams Only) ### Dates August 1–2, 2026 ### Venue Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai ### What Happens in Round 2? Unlike traditional hackathons where teams continue building their Round 1 idea, shortlisted teams will receive **new challenge statements during the finale**. Teams will: * Analyze the challenge statement * Ideate solutions * Build a working prototype within 24 hours * Receive mentorship from industry experts * Present their solution before judges ### Evaluation Criteria Finalists will be assessed on: * Innovation * Technical Implementation * User Experience * Business & Impact Potential * Presentation and Demonstration --- ## Important Dates * Applications Open: June 1, 2026 * Applications Close: June 30, 2026 * Top 50 Teams Announcement: July 15, 2026 * Offline Finale: August 1–2, 2026 --- ## Beyond the Hackathon Selected teams may receive guidance and ecosystem support for: * Patent opportunities * Research publications * Startup development * Incubation and growth programs Our goal is not only to build solutions during the hackathon but also to help promising ideas create real-world impact.