ReFlow:
Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2025
Last Date: on 30th Sep 2025
In association with
Ecosystem Partner
Introduction
On Menstrual Hygiene Day, May 28, 2025 , the Research and Entrepreneurship Park hosted a Menstrual Health & Hygiene Conclave in association with UNICEF, the Ayurarogya Saukhyam Foundation, the ActionLab 2050 Foundation, and the Odisha Menstruation Health and Hygiene Alliance . At the #MHHConclave2025 , five powerful tracks were unveiled that will steer this year’s ReFlow: Menstrual Heal th Innovation Hackathon 2025 .
With these themes , #MHHHackathon2025 invites coders, creators, designers, and changemakers to rethink menstrual health an d co create solutions that transform lives, while building a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem that bridges academic research, community practices, and policy advocacy for meaningful progress in menstrual health and hygiene (MHH).
Hackathon Themes
Each theme is designed to spark innovation, challenge assumptions, and build solutions that create real impact in menstrual health and hygiene. Applicants must apply for one of them
Menstrual Health as a Livelihood
Theme/Problem: Periods & Professions
Challenge: Create business models or skill building modules for women and youth to earn through MHH focused social enterprises.
Menstrual Health and Faith
Theme/Problem: Faith, Culture & Periods
Challenge: Design communication materials, dialogue models, or digital storytelling too ls that address menstrual health in culturally sensitive ways.
Reusable Menstrual Produc ts
Theme/Problem Statement:
Reusable menstrual products like cups, pads, and period panties reduce waste and cut costs, but they are mostly sold online. This limits access for rural users and those without digital literacy.
Challenge: Design a mobile app that allows pharmacies, medical distributors and SHGs to place bulk orders for reusable menstrual products and track inventory.
Online Awareness Campaigns for Sustainable Period Products
Problem Statement: Young people spend a lot of time on Instagram , YouTube and WhatsApp but few know the facts about the health and environmental impact of disposables.
Challenge:
Design a creative online campaign that:
- Educates and engages young peopl e (15 25 yrs)
- Uses reels, vox pop, memes, or storytelling
- Is easy to replicate by school clubs or youth volunteers
IOT solutions in Menstrual health and hygiene
- Bio degradable Yet Economical Sanitary Napkins
- Environment Friendly Smart Incinerators
- Automated, Periodic Awareness Drives
- Washroom Hygiene Monitoring in Institutes Without Dedicated Housekeeping
- Smart Vending Machine Refill and Maintenance System
Target Audience & Participation Guidelines
Who Can Participate
Start ups, students, researchers, innovators, professionals, social workers, NGOs
Start-Up India Encouragement
Start ups registered with DPIIT under Start up India programme are encouraged to participate in this program
Innovation & Business Model Criteria
Entity working towards innovation, development or improvement of products, processes or services, or if it is a scalable business model with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation. Entity should not have been formed by splitting up or reconstructing an already existing business.
Individual Participation
Individual academicians, researchers, educators, entrepreneurs, partnership firms, and LLPs are also eligible to participate. However, if selected, they will be required to register as a private limited company within a stipulated timeframe, preferably within 3 months.
Application Scope
Applications are invited from across India. (Note: No TA/DA will be provided.)
Team Size
Team size limits: 1–3 members per team
Dates and Application Timeline
Application Open Date
20th Aug 2025
Last Date for submission of proposal
30th Sep 2025
Email Intimation to Shortlisted applicants
15th October 2025
Hackathon Event
30 October 2025 (tentative date)
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Why Apply?
- Innovate for Impact:Showcase your creativity on a com petitive platform designed to build breakthrough MHH solutions.
- Expand Your Network: Collaborate with startups, innovators, mentors, and industry leaders.
- Access to Support: Unlock pathways to incubation and funding opportunities at IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park IITBBS REP
- Recognition & Rewards: Win cash prizes and gain visibility for your ideas.
- Internship Opportunities: Explore internships and practical learning experiences.
- Expert Mentorship: Receive guidance and insights from leading experts i n the MHH and innovation domain.
Contacts Details
- Email for any further queries to convenor.mhh@iitbbs.ac.in
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Phone:
91-7440012533/30
To know more about MHH Conclave and project period initiative: https://rep.iitbbs.ac.in/conclave-on-menstrual-health-and-hygiene/
To know more about IIT Bhubaneswar REP ecosystem https://rep.iitbbs.ac.in/