ReFlow:
Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2026
Event date: on November 2026
Applications Now Open
IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park (REP) invites innovators, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, designers, and change makers to develop impactful solutions that advance menstrual health and dignity.
ReFlow: Menstrual Health Innovation Hackathon 2026 is a national innovation challenge focused on addressing critical issues in menstrual health, hygiene, accessibility, awareness, and sustainability through technology, research, design, and social innovation.
Whether you have an innovative idea, an early-stage prototype, a research concept, or a technology-enabled solution, ReFlow 2026 provides a platform to transform your vision into real-world impact.
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
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?
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.
Dates and Application Timeline
Application Open Date
November 2026
Last Date for submission of proposal
December 2026
Email Intimation to Shortlisted applicants
November 2026
Hackathon Event
December 2026
Get Registered
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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
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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/
