A community for women who build

Where women in every field belong, learn & grow.

Catalyst is a community for women across every field — software, electronics, civil, mechanical, design and beyond. Find your people, sharpen your craft, and build what you've been dreaming about.

The women of Catalyst

Building a generation of women who build

500+Women in the community
40+Mentors & speakers
1Place you belong
What is Catalyst

More than a network — a launchpad for women who build.

Catalyst is a community for women across every field — software, electronics, civil, mechanical, data and design. Wherever you build, you belong here.

We turn curiosity into confidence through hands-on events, mentorship, and a community that lasts long after the day is done.

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Why Catalyst

One opportunity can change everything.

Catalyst was built by someone who once found her own opportunity through a hackathon — and saw how a single open door can redirect a whole career.

Today, Catalyst exists to create more of those doors, for every woman ready to begin.

A room where you don't have to prove you belong — because everyone already knows you do.

Meet the founder
Dhanushree M Y, Founder of Catalyst
Founder
Dhanushree M Y
Founder, Catalyst

"I built Catalyst because I know how much one opportunity can change someone's journey. My goal is to help more women discover theirs."

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Our flagship event

Git With Her

Our flagship eight-hour build day, made for beginners and builders across every field — software, hardware, design and beyond. Come with an idea or just curiosity; leave with something you made, and people who have your back.

  • Women Only
  • 8 Hours
  • Team of 2–4
  • Beginner Friendly
  • Prize Pool
  • Mentors
  • Networking
What's next

Upcoming events & meetups.

The community

You belong here.

Whatever you build and whoever you are, Catalyst is a place to find your people, share the wins, and grow together — long after the event ends.

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Sponsor us

Partners who believe in her.

Back Git With Her — from prize pools and meals to venue and swag — and put your brand in front of the next generation of women who build. Pick a level below.

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Headline partner
  • Naming rights — “powered by you”
  • Largest logo everywhere
  • Keynote slot + exhibition booth
  • First access to participant resumes
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Major partner
  • Prominent logo on tees & website
  • Booth + workshop / mentor slot
  • Access to participant resumes
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Silver
Supporting partner
  • Logo on event materials & site
  • Social media shoutout
  • Swag in participant kits
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In-kind
Food · venue · swag
  • Provide prizes, food, venue or swag
  • Recognition matched to your support
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For the community

Have an idea? Host it with us.

Workshops, panels, study jams, meetups — if there's something you want to run, we'll help you find the space, the people and the support to make it happen.

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Join the crew

Volunteer with us.

Git With Her runs on people who care. Lend a few hours and help make the day happen — pick the role that fits you.

Host / emcee

Keep the energy up and the day flowing on stage.

Photography & video

Capture the moments — reels, recap and highlights.

Event management

Logistics, schedule and making the day run smoothly.

Mentors & judges

Guide teams through the build and judge the demos.

Social & design

Posters, posts and coverage before and during.

Registration & hospitality

Welcome desk, badges and looking after everyone.

Say hello

Get in touch.

Prefer to talk? Email buildwithcatalyst@gmail.com or call +91 78997 31279. Follow along on Instagram and LinkedIn.

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