recHERsion 2026 | Women-Only Hackathon

About recHERsionrecHERsion 2026 is the flagship women-only hackathon organised by ACM-W, NITK Surathkal, as part of Engineer NITK 2K26, the institute's annual technical fest.This 24-hour online hackathon aims to empower women in technology by providing a platform to innovate, collaborate and develop practical, technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.Tracks and Problem StatementsParticipants will be provided with three problem statements centred on key societal challenges, covering domains such as:Women's Safety: Personal safety, emergency response, cyber harassment and safer public spaces.Healthcare: Menstrual health, maternal care, reproductive health and mental well-being.Sustainability and Climate: Sustainable solutions addressing climate challenges affecting women.Accessibility: Assistive technologies and improved access to essential services.Education: Digital literacy, STEM education and equal learning opportunities.Financial Inclusion: Financial literacy, entrepreneurship and economic independence for women.Hackathon Format1. Registration and Team Formation: Participants register in teams of 2–3 members. Inter-college teams are allowed.2. Prototype Development: Teams develop functional prototypes addressing their selected problem statements using suitable technologies and tools.3. Final Presentation and Evaluation: Teams demonstrate their prototypes before a judging panel. Evaluation will consider innovation, technical implementation, feasibility, problem relevance and potential impact.Event DetailsDates: 24–25 October 2026Duration: 24 hoursMode: OnlineOrganiser: ACM-W, NITK SurathkalPart of: Engineer NITK 2K26Eligibility: Open to women students Team Size: 2–3 members; inter-college teams permittedBuild. Innovate. Empower.Join recHERsion 2026 to transform ideas into impactful solutions, collaborate with fellow innovators and use technology to address challenges that matter.