ACM-W India, Infosys- Hubballi Campus presents
NariYukthi TechHack 10th Edition of ACM-W India National Level Hackathon
“Women, Innovation & Impact” – Directly reflects empowerment and change.
Co-host: Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad,
Poornima College of Engineering, Jaipur
About NariYukti Tech Hack
Innovation thrives when young minds are challenged to solve real-world problems.The 10th edition of ACM-W India NariYukti hackathon aims to bring together creative student teams, faculty mentors, and industry experts from Infosys to co-create solutions that drive impact, inclusivity, and sustainability through technology.
The initiative helps support and motivate the girl students to develop innovative practical solutions to pressing real-world problems and provides a platform for students to showcase their technical acumen, teamwork, and innovation potential.
About Infosys Hubballi
Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company helps clients with their digital transformation by leveraging its expertise in AI, cloud services, and agile technologies. The Infosys Hubballi campus is committed to building industry-ready talent and fostering inclusive growth.
IIIT Dharwad
The company has also forged strong ties with local institutions like IIIT Dharwad and KLE Tech to drive innovation and collaboration in the region.
NariYukthi Techhack -Themes
Rural Women Empowerment
Safe and Secure Living
Sustainability
Supporting Cultural Heritage
EdTech for Inclusive Learning
Healthcare for All
AgriTech for the Future
Smart Mobility & Urban Living
Gov Tech & Digital Governance
Climate Intelligence
FinTech Inclusion
CyberSmart India
Objectives
- Foster innovation and creative problem-solving among students.
- Encourage women-led participation and leadership in STEM innovation.
- Translate emerging ideas into practical, scalable prototypes.
- Strengthen academia–industry collaboration through Infosys mentorship.
- Promote sustainable and inclusive technology development.
Instructions
- Open to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students across technical streams.
- Teams of 2-3 members, with all female participants per team.
- Shortlisted teams will receive industry mentorship from Infosys experts.
- The hackathon will be conducted in three structured rounds:
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The team for the hackathon can comprise 2-3 female students and one female faculty mentor.
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There are no limits on the number of teams that can participate from the same college.
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On behalf of the team, the team lead must complete the registration process and submit the idea proposals using the provided Registration form (https://in.explara.com/
e/acm-w-india-hackathon ). If there is an ACM member in the team they would use the discount code ACMM which will give them a discount of ₹150/- per team. -
The teams are required to fill the details here (https://forms.gle/
MX6hnSnfaJyzV1fu9) and submit the idea following the template (https://bit.ly/presentations-doc) -
The presentation round (Round 2) will feature the top 25 selected teams from Round 1.
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For the online presentation, every chosen team must have all members in attendance, each carrying their college ID and with their cameras turned on.
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Comprehensive details regarding the presentation will be sent via email to the selected team members.
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The top 10 selected teams will then advance to the final round.
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Chosen teams are slated to take part in the 24-hour Hackathon hosted at Infosys, Hubli.
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Each team member will receive a travel grant of up to Rs. 6000, covering their travel expenses, and accommodations will be arranged.
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One female faculty mentor can accompany the team.
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The team for the hackathon can comprise 2-3 female students and one female faculty mentor.
-
There are no limits on the number of teams that can participate from the same college.
-
On behalf of the team, the team lead must complete the registration process and submit the idea proposals using the provided Registration form (https://in.explara.com/
e/acm-w-india-hackathon ). If there is an ACM member in the team they would use the discount code ACMM which will give them a discount of ₹150/- per team. -
The teams are required to fill the details here (https://forms.gle/
MX6hnSnfaJyzV1fu9) and submit the idea following the template (https://bit.ly/presentations-doc) -
The presentation round (Round 2) will feature the top 25 selected teams from Round 1.
-
For the online presentation, every chosen team must have all members in attendance, each carrying their college ID and with their cameras turned on.
-
Comprehensive details regarding the presentation will be sent via email to the selected team members.
-
The top 10 selected teams will then advance to the final round.
-
Chosen teams are slated to take part in the 24-hour Hackathon hosted at Infosys, Hubli.
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Each team member will receive a travel grant of up to Rs. 6000, covering their travel expenses, and accommodations will be arranged.
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One female faculty mentor can accompany the team.
Evaluation Criteria
| Evaluation Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Innovation & Originality | Novelty of idea and creativity in approach |
| Technical Feasibility | Soundness of design, scalability, and performance |
| Relevance to Theme | Alignment with identified focus areas |
| Impact & Sustainability | Long-term benefit and potential for social good |
| Presentation & Demonstration | Clarity of articulation and quality of demo |
| Implementation & Team Collaboration | Coordination, execution, and documentation |
Expected Outcomes
- Discovery of innovative and socially relevant student projects for incubation or further development.
- Increased participation of women in technology through dedicated themes and team inclusion criteria.
- Strengthened Infosys–Poornima collaboration in mentoring, evaluation, and project development.
- Creation of a repository of impactful ideas that can serve as a foundation for real-world applications.
- Enhanced visibility for both institutions as catalysts of innovation and social impact.
Timeline
| Activity | Tentative Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement & Theme Release | 22-Oct-25 | Circulate guidelines and open registration |
| Idea Submission Window (Date Extended) | 05th Dec 2025 | Abstract submission through online portal |
| Round-1 Result (Online) | 12th Dec 2025 | Shortlisted Student will participate in Prototype Development Round |
| Round-2 Proposal Presentation | 15th - 20th Dec 2025 | |
| Round-2 (Result) | 23rd Dec 2025 | Shortlisted teams selected via email |
| Finale: Prototype Development (Final Hackathon) | 23rd & 24th Jan 2026 | |
| Prototype Development (Final Hackathon)-Offline Mode | 23-Jan-26 | 24-Hour Hackathon at Infosys Hubli Campus |
| Final Presentation & Evaluation | 24-Jan-26 | Infosys jury + academic evaluators |
| Award Ceremony & Closing | 24-Jan-26 | Felicitation of winners and recognition of mentors |
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