#75HER Challenge Hackathon 2026

About the Challenge The #75HER Challenge Hackathon is part of CreateHER Fest's 75-day build journey culminating in an International Women's Day Celebration (March 8, 2026). This program focuses on creating technology with and for women and marginalized communities—breaking patterns through thoughtful innovation. This isn't just about shipping "cool tech." It's about building problem-framed, evidence-backed, responsible solutions that real people can use. Program Journey:Learn-a-thon → Idea-thon → Hackathon → Demo Day (March 8, 2026) Throughout the program, builders engage with mentors, peers, and guided resources designed to support learning, iteration, and responsible decision-making. Whether you're building your first prototype or refining existing skills, the goal is the same: choose a problem that matters, scope it realistically, and ship something you're proud to demo. Participation Expectations (Important) 75HER is a participation-based challenge, not a submission-only event. You don't need to complete all 75 days to participate; however, the program rewards sustained engagement, not last-minute uploads. To be eligible for final judging and Community Builder Awards, teams must: Complete CreateHER Fest registration (even if you found this via Devpost) Complete the Onboarding Quest (info in the Participant Guide) Demonstrate participation across the program, such as: Attending a workshop or live session Contributing during Idea-thon (sharing a blueprint or peer feedback) Incorporating mentor or peer feedback into your build Completing a build-related quest or challenge Engaging in Discord community discussions All teams may submit and be evaluated. Community Builder Awards are designed to reinvest in teams who have been building with the community throughout the program. These expectations strengthen the learning environment, foster community culture, and ensure submissions reflect active engagement. Tracks Projects must align with at least one of the following tracks: 🤖 AI / Machine Learning – Must use Goose (Block's open-source agentic AI framework). This is required for AI/ML track eligibility. ⛓️ Blockchain 🥽 AR / VR / XR Hybrid projects are welcome. If your solution spans multiple tracks, clearly explain which track best represents your primary focus and how the technology supports your intended impact. Note: Each project is considered for one track award to ensure multiple teams are recognized. Demo Day & Presentations 📅 March 8, 2026 (International Women's Day!) | 🕘 9:00 AM EST After submissions close on March 7, selected teams will present their projects live during Demo Day. Format: 3-5 minute live demo of your working prototype 2-minute Q&A with judges Opportunity to showcase your work to the CreateHER community Schedule by Track: AI/ML: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM EST AR/VR/XR: 10:10 AM – 11:00 AM EST Blockchain: 11:10 AM – 12:00 PM EST Platform details will be shared with registered participants before Demo Day. 🏆 Winners Announced: March 16, 2026 How to Get Started Choose a track that aligns with your skills or learning goals Pick a user you care about and identify a specific problem they face Join the community on Discord where teams are actively brainstorming and refining ideas Register at createherfest.com/75her-challenge Build Journey: Learn-a-thon (completed): Upskill in AI/ML, AR/VR, or Blockchain Idea-thon (completed): Shape your problem and solution with mentor feedback Hackathon (Feb 16 - Mar 7): Build, test, and polish your prototype Demo Day (Mar 8): Present to judges and community New to hackathons? Start small: define one user, one painful problem, and one success test you can reasonably achieve within the build phase. The tools, mentors, and resources are here to help you bring it to life.