Women in Technology Society (WITS+) is so excited for your activation at SheHacks+ 10!

We are a community of supportive, innovative women* with a mission for amplifying diverse leadership in technology. At WITS+, we provide a supportive community for developing the skills, experiences, and industry connections necessary to harness the power of technology. Our team at WITS+ is here to support you in your journey through the tech world. We’ve designed SheHacks+ 10 to accommodate a variety of backgrounds, regardless of experience level.

On January 9th, 2026, join women and non-binary individuals across the country to bring your innovative ideas to life.

By participating in SheHacks+, you are agreeing to the MLH code of conduct: https://static.mlh.io/docs/mlh-code-of-conduct.pdf%EF%BB%BF

Requirements

What to Submit

When submitting your hack, please include a good representation of your work. This could be a link to your code (GitHub, BitBucket), screenshots of the project, or a video walking through how your project works.

All members of the hackathon team must have registered and been accepted by SheHacks+, and a hacker is only allowed to work on a single team.

Projects must be submitted by 9:30AM EST on January 11th, 2026. Make sure to choose the prize categories you want to be judged on. We encourage you to pick multiple prize categories, even if your project is incomplete. This hackathon is focused on being a learning experience; we'd love to see what you've learned!

A 3-minute video is optional, however, please submit your code and thumbnail for your submission!

Hackathon Sponsors

Prizes

16 non-cash prizes
First Place SheHacks+ Overall
1 winner

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses

Second Place SheHacks+ Overall
1 winner

Amazon Kindle

Third Place SheHacks+ Overall
1 winner

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Instant Camera

1st Place Hacker Olympics SheHacks+
1 winner

Aurzen Portable Projector

2nd Place Hacker Olympics SheHacks+
1 winner

Nutribullet 600 Blender and Mixer System

3rd Place Hacker Olympics SheHacks+
1 winner

Aritzia Super Puff Tote

Best Beginner Hack
1 winner

$75 Ctrl V Gift Cards

Passport Prize
1 winner

Jellycat Plushy

[MLH] Best Use of MongoDB Atlas
1 winner

MongoDB Atlas takes the leading modern database and makes it accessible in the cloud! Get started with a $50 credit for students (https://mlh.link/mongodb) or sign up for the Atlas free forever tier - https://mlh.link/mongodb-free (no credit card required). Along with a suite of services and functionalities, you'll have everything you need to manage all of your data, and you can get a headstart with free resources from MongoDB University (https://mlh.link/mongodb-university)! Build a hack using MongoDB Atlas for a chance to win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit for you and each member of your team. Get started -> https://mlh.link/mongodb Win a M5GO IoT Starter Kit!

[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API
1 winner

It’s time to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI using Google Gemini. Check out the Gemini API to build AI-powered apps that make your friends say WHOA. So, what can Gemini do for your hackathon project? Understand language like a human and build a chatbot that gives personalized advice Analyze info like a supercomputer and create an app that summarizes complex research papers Generate creative content like code, scripts, music, and more Think of the possibilities… what will you build with the Google Gemini API this weekend? Get started -> https://mlh.link/gemini-quickstart Win Google Swag Kits!

[MLH] Best Use of Snowflake API
1 winner

Play with industry-leading LLMs on a single account using the Snowflake APIs. Adding AI capabilities into your application can be as simple as a single CURL command to Snowflake’s REST API. Build customized applications, RAG powered chat bots, or embed AI-powered features into your app in half the time with half the hassle. Get started for free with a special, student 120-day Snowflake trial (https://mlh.link/snowflake-signup) and check out this repository for an example of the Snowflake REST API in action. Get started -> https://mlh.link/snowflake Win a Arduino Tiny ML Kit!

[MLH] Best Use of ElevenLabs
1 winner

Deploy natural, human-sounding audio with ElevenLabs. Create realistic, dynamic, and emotionally expressive voices for any project, from interactive AI companions to narrated stories and voice-enabled apps. ElevenLabs will empower you to build rich, immersive experiences without the need for actors or complex audio production, using simply the power of AI. Integrate fully autonomous audio experiences into your hack with ElevenLabs and give your project a voice, along with giving your team the chance to win some wireless earbuds! Get started -> https://mlh.link/elevenlabs Win Wireless Earbuds!

[MLH] Best Use of Vultr
1 winner

Vultr empowers hackers to bring their high-performance projects to life instantly; providing everything from the speed of one-click deployment and scalable cloud compute, to specialized Vultr Cloud GPUs that can power AI-driven applications. We want you to push the limits of what can be built when infrastructure is no longer the bottleneck! Sign up for a Vultr account today and claim your free cloud credits! Take your next hack to the cloud with Vultr for a chance to win some awesome portable screens for you and your team! Get started -> https://mlh.link/vultr Win Portable Screens!

[MLH] Best AI Application Built with Cloudflare
1 winner

Cloudflare is one of the world’s largest networks enabling hackers like you to build, deploy, and deliver trusted applications, no matter where you are! With Cloudflare, you’ll have all the building blocks to create a full-stack application, from C3 (create Cloudflare command line) instance deployment to object storage. You can even run GenAI (LLMs, text to image, Voice to text, etc.) in the cloud and leverage your AI functionality via API requests using Cloudlfare’s Workers AI. Enjoy Cloudflare’s generous free tier to get started at no cost. This weekend, we want you to build an AI Application utilizing Cloudflare’s numerous services for a chance to win Arduino Kits for you and your team! Get started -> https://mlh.link/cloudflare Win an Arduino Kit!

[MLH] Best Use of Solana
1 winner

The world of development is evolving fast and Solana is leading the charge with a network built to handle all of your infrastructure needs. Forget high fees and slow confirmations, it’s time to build applications that are fast, efficient, and scalable. Harness Solana's core advantages like blazing fast execution and near-zero transaction costs to make your hackathon ideas become real world projects. With Solana, the possibilities are endless. Create a game, social app, or consumer product that relies on instant, high-frequency transactions. Design a sophisticated trading, lending, or decentralized exchange (DEX). Build a prototype for supply chain, identity, or payments that can handle massive, real-world volume. Show us how you can innovate with Solana for a chance to win some cool prizes for you and each member of your team! Get started -> https://mlh.link/solana Win a Ledger Nano S Plus!

Best Hardware Hack
1 winner

Arduino Kits

Devpost Achievements

Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:

Judges

Internal Judges

Internal Judges
WITS+

Judging Criteria

  • Creativity
  • Applicability
  • Technical Depth
    *Not weighed as heavily
  • Design

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