HackHerVerse 2025 | A Dreams of Codes

She Codes, She Leads, She Inspires

About HackHerVerse

HackHerVerse is an inter-college, 24-hour online hackathon exclusively for women, organized by Women Techmakers Rajalakshmi Engineering College -a vertical of Google Developer Groups On Campus - REC, Chennai. This event is designed to empower, inspire, and upskill women in technology, providing a collaborative and inclusive environment to solve real-world challenges through innovation.

Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting out, HackHerVerse welcomes all dreamers and doers.

Build projects that sparkle and shine
Connect with like-minded tech enthusiasts
Win fabulous prizes and eternal glory

Rules

Download PPT Template

PPT Template for Round 1. Deadline for PPT submission is 24th April.

Download PPT

Team Rules & Regulations

Each team must have 2 to 4 women participants.
Teams must appoint a designated leader for communication and submissions.
Members can be from different years/departments, but from the same college.
Only one project submission per team is allowed.
Unethical behavior, misconduct, or cheating will lead to disqualification.

Hackathon Rules

The hackathon will be conducted entirely online.
Teams must follow the official event schedule.
GitHub repository and PPT submission are mandatory before the deadline.
All work must be original and team-created.
Participation in all sessions—check-ins, mentorship, and evaluations is compulsory.

Project Submission & Presentation

Round 1 submissions must use the official PPT template.
Finalists may use a custom PPT for their demo.
Teams must build at least a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or prototype.
Pre-written code must be acknowledged in advance.

Code of Conduct

Be punctual for all hackathon activities.
Treat all fellow participants, mentors, and judges with respect.
Harassment, discrimination, or misconduct will not be tolerated.
Judges' decisions are final and binding.

Themes

Smart Sustainable Living

Health & Well-being

EdTech

Community Impact

Open Innovation

Timeline

April 08, 2025

Registration Opens

April 09 - 24, 2025

Mentorship Sessions

April 24, 2025

Submission Deadline

April 28, 2025

Shortlisted Teams of Round 1 Announced

April 29 - May 02, 2025

Round 2 Mentorship Sessions

May 03 - 04, 2025

Final Hackathon

Prize Pool

Second Prize

₹5,000

For the first runner-up team

First Prize

₹10,000

For the winning team

Third Prize

₹5,000

For the second runner-up team

Frequently Asked Questions

HackHerVerse is exclusively for women participants. Teams must consist of 2-4 members from the same college, though they can be from different academic years and departments.

No, participation in HackHerVerse is completely free of charge. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all women in technology.

We encourage you to form a team before registering. However, if you're having trouble finding teammates, reach out to us and we'll try to connect you with other participants looking for team members.

While some coding experience is helpful, we welcome participants of all skill levels. What's most important is your enthusiasm to learn and create. We'll have mentors available to guide you throughout the hackathon.

Since this is an online hackathon, you'll need a computer with a stable internet connection. Make sure you have the necessary software installed for your project. It's also good to have a quiet workspace and stay hydrated!

Projects will be evaluated based on innovation, technical complexity, practicality, presentation quality, and adherence to the chosen theme. Our panel of judges includes industry professionals and academics.

Yes, you can form teams from different colleges, but all team members must be from the same college.

This is a a software-focused hackathon. Projects that combine software and hardware are allowed, as long as the demo can be presented clearly online. Howewever, purely hardware-based projects are not allowed.

Organized By

Women Techmakers

Rajalakshmi Engineering College

A vertical of Google Developer Groups On Campus - REC, Chennai

Faculty Coordinators

Dr P Kumar

Head Of the Department, CSE

Convenor WTM REC

Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Assistant Professor, CSE

Faculty Coordinator, WTM REC