FUTUREHACK '26 — 36 Hours. Any AI. Any Idea.
FUTUREHACK '26
Participants have complete freedom to use any AI tool and build anything they can imagine. But there is one rule: you must understand what you build.
How it works
Solo or a team up to four. Free registration, instant email confirmation.
36 hours, any stack, any AI tool. Build whatever you can imagine.
Push your repo, submit the demo link before the deadline.
Explain your codebase live. Random features get inspected.
Prizes, trophies and certificates for the top three teams.
Schedule
- 10:00Check-in and team verification
- 11:30Opening ceremony and problem reveal
- 12:30Hack begins
- 18:00Mentor check-in round
- 22:00Night build sprint
- 09:00Build continues
- 14:00Mid review with mentors
- 20:00Final sprint begins
- 09:00Final build window
- 12:30Submission deadline
- 14:00Demo round
- 16:00Code defense
- 18:30Results and prize distribution
₹10,000 prize pool
AI IS ALLOWED.
- Their codebase
- Individual features
- APIs
- Database
- Architecture
- AI integrations
- Technical decisions
IF YOU BUILT IT, YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO EXPLAIN IT.
AI can help you build. It cannot help you answer for yourself. Judges can randomly inspect any feature or code section.
36-hour build window
The hack begins 15 Dec at 12:30 PM IST and ends 17 Dec at 12:30 PM IST. Submissions after the deadline are rejected.
Team size 1 to 4
Solo builders or squads up to four. Every member must register; one person cannot compete in multiple teams.
Any AI tool allowed
ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, image generators, voice tools—use anything that helps you ship.
Code defense is mandatory
Judges can inspect any feature, API, database query or AI integration. If you cannot explain it, it does not score.
AI-assisted monitoring
Webcam, screen and tab-switch monitoring runs during the event so honest builders compete fairly.
Original work only
Code must be written during the event. Pre-built projects, copied repos or shared solutions lead to disqualification.
Submission requirements
A working repo, demo link and a short build log must be submitted before the deadline.
Fair communication
Official announcements come only via registered email and the event portal. DMs from unknown accounts are not official.
Fair play and consequences
Plagiarism, impersonation, disabling the proctor or sharing solutions means immediate disqualification from this and future editions.
Prizes and certificates
Cash prizes for the top three teams. Participation certificates for every valid submission. Prize transfers within 7 working days after KYC.
Build with AI. Defend with knowledge.
Questions, answered
Yes. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, Cursor, AI design tools, anything. There are no restrictions on tooling.
The code defense round. Judges question your codebase feature by feature. If you cannot explain what you shipped, you cannot score on it.
Registration is completely free. Every participant receives a certificate of participation.
Yes. Teams can be 1 to 4 members. Solo builders compete in the same pool.
FUTUREHACK '26 runs fully online with AI-assisted monitoring across the 36 hours.
No. A working prototype you understand deeply beats a polished demo you cannot explain.
Register your team
Free registration. Teams of 1 to 4. You will receive a confirmation email with your registration ID, the rules and the code defense guide.