"This isn't just another hackathon; it's a campaign that blends community, technology, and real output. It asks a simple question of the tech industry and its marketers: do we want participation, or just talk about it?"
"In 2026, the campaign took this idea further. Instead of being constrained to a single track, it anchored itself to a global cultural moment where women's participation in tech isn't just acknowledged but enabled, with free build credits, peer connection, live sessions, and an open invitation to anyone who wants to make rather than debate what innovation should look like."
"Still, every time I see a campaign like this, it sparks some hope inside me. It reminds me that we are not reduced to specific skills on a specific day, and that progress is possible."
SheBuilds on Lovable represents a global initiative combining community, technology, and tangible support for women builders in tech. Launched on International Women's Day 2026, the campaign provides financial incentives including $100 in Anthropic API credits and $250 in Stripe fee credits to participants. Building on Lovable's tradition of 48-hour virtual buildathons where women founders create working products collaboratively, the 2026 expansion offers a broader platform with live sessions and peer connections. The initiative challenges the tech industry to move beyond discussing inclusion toward enabling actual participation. While acknowledging the need for year-round advocacy for women in tech beyond single campaigns, the program demonstrates progress by positioning women as builders and innovators rather than limiting them to stereotypical roles.
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