ReFlow 2026
Menstrual Health
Innovation Hackathon
Tentative Event Date: December 2026
Venue: IIT Bhubaneswar Campus
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ReFlow: Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2026
Innovating for Menstrual Health, Dignity, Accessibility, and Sustainability
The IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park (REP) invites innovators, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, designers, and changemakers from across India to participate in ReFlow: Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2026—a national innovation challenge dedicated to advancing menstrual health, hygiene, dignity, and sustainability through innovative and impactful solutions.
ReFlow 2026 aims to foster innovation at the intersection of technology, research, design, healthcare, and social entrepreneurship to address critical challenges in menstrual health and hygiene. The hackathon encourages participants to develop practical, inclusive, and scalable solutions that improve awareness, accessibility, product innovation, waste management, and the overall menstrual health ecosystem.
Whether you are an aspiring innovator with a promising idea, a researcher exploring new possibilities, or an entrepreneur developing an early-stage prototype or technology-enabled solution, ReFlow 2026 offers a platform to transform ideas into meaningful real-world impact. Participants will have the opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and equitable menstrual health ecosystem.
A Collaborative Initiative
ReFlow 2026 is a collaborative initiative led by the IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park, in partnership with UNICEF, Sulabh International Social Service Organisation, ActionLab 2050 Foundation (AL2050), Ayurarogya Saukhyam Foundation, DBT ILS Bioincubator, and SAAply. Together, the partners aim to encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and nurture innovative solutions that advance menstrual health and hygiene across communities.
Be part of the movement. Innovate for change. Create impact through ReFlow 2026.
Hackathon Themes
Education & Awareness
Menstrual Literacy through Digital Storytelling
Develop culturally relevant awareness campaigns using digital storytelling, community engagement, social media, gamification, and innovative communication strategies to improve menstrual health literacy and reduce stigma.
Sustainability & Waste Management
Sustainable Menstrual Waste Solutions
Design affordable and environmentally sustainable menstrual waste disposal, collection, recycling, or incineration systems suitable for rural, semi-urban, and urban communities.
Data Analytics
Data-Driven Menstrual Health Systems
Build digital platforms, dashboards, or analytics tools that enable governments, NGOs, educational institutions, and healthcare providers to monitor menstrual product availability, accessibility, usage trends, awareness levels, and program outcomes.
Sustainability & Reusable Products
Promoting Reusable Menstrual Hygiene Products
Create innovative product ecosystems, awareness campaigns, behavioural change interventions, or distribution models that encourage the adoption of reusable and sustainable menstrual hygiene products.
Smart Devices & IoT
IoT Innovations in Menstrual Health
Design smart devices, wearable technologies, sensors, connected systems, or digital health solutions that improve menstrual hygiene management, accessibility, safety, comfort, and user experience.
Who Can Apply?
Applications are invited from
Students (UG, PG & PhD)
Startups and Entrepreneurs
Researchers and Faculty Members
Healthcare Professionals
Designers and Product Innovators
NGOs and Social Enterprises
Technology Professionals
Individuals or multidisciplinary teams passionate about creating social impact
Application Process
Interested participants are invited to submit their innovative ideas, research concepts, prototypes, products, or technology-enabled solutions aligned with any of the hackathon themes.
Join the Movement
Be a part of India’s growing innovation ecosystem working towards transforming menstrual health through technology, research, design, and community-driven solutions. We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐬 to co-create solutions for advancing menstrual health, hygiene, sustainability, and inclusion.
Innovate. Collaborate. Create Impact.
Dates and Application Timeline
2026
Call for Applications
Submission of applications for ReFlow: Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2026.
2026
Level 1: Application Screening
Initial screening and assessment of submitted applications.
2026
Shortlisting Announcement
Email notification to applicants shortlisted for the next stage.
2026
Pre-Evaluation Guidance & Brainstorming
Track-wise guidance and brainstorming sessions to help shortlisted applicants refine their innovations.
2026
Level 2: Online Pre-Finale Evaluation
Evaluation of shortlisted innovations across the five thematic tracks.
2026
Finalists Announcement
Email notification to applicants selected for the grand finale.
2026
Grand Finale
The culminating event of ReFlow 2026, bringing together selected innovators to showcase their solutions and advance menstrual health innovation.
Why Participate?
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Address real-world challenges in menstrual health and hygiene
- Receive mentorship from domain experts, researchers, and industry leaders
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Validate ideas with ecosystem partners
- Showcase innovations before experts, policymakers, healthcare professionals, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders
- Contribute to building inclusive, sustainable, and scalable menstrual health solutions
Areas of Impact
ReFlow 2026 aims to foster innovations that contribute to:
- Improved menstrual health awareness
- Sustainable menstrual hygiene practices
- Increased accessibility and affordability
- Better waste management systems
- Technology-enabled healthcare solutions
- Data-informed policy and decision-making
- Women’s health, dignity, and inclusion
Contacts Details
- Email for any further queries to convenor.mhh@iitbbs.ac.in
- Phone: 91-7440012533/30
To know more about MHH Conclave and project period initiative : https://rep.iitbbs.ac.in/mhh
To know more about IIT Bhubaneswar REP ecosystem https://rep.iitbbs.ac.in/
Glimpses of ReFlow 2025
