WitchHunt: Women Innovators Transforming Challenges into Hope and Impact
In a world that often feels like a battleground for ideas, women innovators rise like phoenixes from the ashes of doubt and resistance. They are the alchemists of our time, turning the lead of bias and societal constraints into the gold of hope and impact. This blog post explores the modern-day “witch hunts” that women face in their quest for innovation and change, celebrating their resilience and the transformative power of their stories.
Can I apply?
- Each participant must be 18 years of age or older
- Each team must have a majority of women members (50% or higher)
- Teams will be assigned one additional member from the Hopeworks scholars. This is beyond the 4 members allowed per team
Alright! Tell me the Themes-
1. Education-Develop AI solutions to improve learning outcomes, increase access to quality education, and personalize learning experiences for students across India.
for more info-Education problem statements
2.Climate Actions-Create innovative solutions to mitigate climate challenges, promote sustainability, and help communities adapt to environmental changes.
for more info-Climate Action Problem Statements
3.Health Well Being-Build technology solutions for scalable healthcare delivery, mental health support, and community well-being initiatives.
for more info-Health Problem Statements
4.Smart Cities-Design AI-driven solutions for urban resilience, efficient public services, and improved quality of life in Indian cities.
for more info-Smart Cities problem statements
• Registration & Team Formation (Online) — Live
├─ Start: January 21, 2026 | 12:00 AM
└─ End: March 8, 2026 | 11:59 PM
└─ All participants must register and form their teams
• Idea Submission (Online) — Live | Elimination Round
├─ Start: February 15, 2026 | 11:59 PM
└─ End: March 22, 2026 | 11:59 PM
└─ Finalists for Phase 2 will be announced by March 31, 2026
• Prototype Submission (Online) — Elimination Round
├─ Start: April 15, 2026 | 01:04 PM
└─ End: May 29, 2026 | 11:59 PM
└─ Submit prototype, presentation, video link, and code repository link
• Demo Day (Offline) — Elimination Round
├─ Date: May 30, 2026
├─ Start: 08:00 AM
└─ End: 06:00 PM
└─ Final presentation to the jury panel by each team, theme-wise
🏆 Prizes & Recognition-
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Theme Winner
Prize Amount: ₹2,50,000
Awarded to the best submission per theme.
Total Winners: 4 -
Theme Runner-Up
Prize Amount: ₹1,00,000
Awarded to the runner-up submission per theme.
Total Winners: 4 -
Special Mentions
Prize Amount: ₹50,000
Awarded to outstanding submissions across all themes.
Total Winners: Up to 8
Give me the Apply Link !!
To register and participate here is the link 👇
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