Innovate for Impact - IEEE WIE Hackathon 2026
IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group
Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Engineering, Pune
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Innovate for Impact: IEEE WIE Hackathon 2026
Innovate 4 Impact is a national-level social impact innovation challenge organized by the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering, Pune.
The event aims to encourage participants to apply engineering knowledge to solve real-world challenges through a combination of interactive activities, including a rapid problem-solving challenge and a technical innovation sprint. Participants will work in teams to analyze problem statements related to societal needs such as Healthcare, Wellbeing & Accessibility, Women’s Safety & Empowerment, Industry, Smart Technology & Innovation.and present their innovative solutions within a limited time frame.
This initiative is designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking while empowering students—especially women in engineering—to actively engage in technology-driven problem-solving. The event will also provide a platform for participants to enhance their presentation and communication skills in a competitive yet collaborative environment.
The hackathon will be conducted in three stages. The first stage will focus on idea submission and problem statement selection. In the second stage, shortlisted teams will participate in guided mentoring and solution development sessions. The final stage will include prototype demonstration, idea pitching, and evaluation by expert judges based on innovation, feasibility, technical implementation, and societal impact.
The event aligns with the mission of IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) to inspire, engage, empower, and advance women in engineering, technology, leadership, and innovation through inclusive and impactful technical initiatives.
Participants will gain valuable exposure to real-world challenges, develop practical skills, and contribute ideas that can create meaningful societal impact.
Event Timeline
• Registrations Open – 25 June 2026
• Registration Deadline – 20 July 2026
• Round 1 – Idea Screening – 25 July 2026
• Round 1 Result Announcement – 1 August 2026
• Round 2 – Online Evaluation – 5 August 2026
• Round 2 Result Announcement – 8 August 2026
• Grand Finale (Offline) – 20 August 2026
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- Bharati vidhyapeeth (DU) College Of Engineering
- Pune , Maharashtra, Maharashtra
- India
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