FutureX

FutureX is a national-level innovation hackathon designed to challenge participants to envision life in the year 2040 through creativity, innovation, and strategic thinking. Participants will take on the role of futurists, innovators, and product visionaries to design practical, technology-driven solutions that address future challenges and improve everyday life. Objective: Encourage futuristic thinking and innovation. Develop creative problem-solving skills for real-world challenges. Explore the role of emerging technologies in shaping the future. Enhance strategic thinking, product ideation, and presentation skills. Promote sustainable and human-centric innovation. Eligibility: Open to all undergraduate students. Individual participation only. No technical or coding background is required. Competition Format: Single-round innovation hackathon. Participants will receive a future-focused problem statement at the start of the competition. Problem statements may cover areas such as: Schools & Education in 2040 Healthcare in 2040 Smart Cities of the Future Shopping & Retail in 2040 Workplaces & Offices in 2040 Transportation & Mobility Sustainable Living Solutions AI-Powered Everyday Experiences Participants will have 24 hours to analyze the problem statement and develop an innovative solution for the year 2040. Detailed problem statements and submission guidelines will be shared on the day of the competition. Important Dates: Registration Deadline: 6th June 2026, 8:00 PM Competition Start: 6th June 2026, 9:00 PM Submission Deadline: 7th June 2026, 9:00 PM Submission Details: Submission format: PPT or PDF (6–10 slides recommended). Participants must clearly present: Problem understanding Future vision and assumptions Proposed solution Technologies involved Product concept or service model User journey or workflow Expected impact and feasibility Optional prototype, mockup, storyboard, or wireframe may be included. Final submission guidelines will be shared on the day of the competition. Rules & Guidelines: Individual participation only. Original work is mandatory; plagiarism will result in disqualification. AI tools are permitted; however, solutions must reflect the participant's own creativity, analysis, and strategic thinking. Late submissions will not be accepted. Participants must ensure clarity, practicality, and proper justification of their future vision and proposed solution. The decision of the organizing team will be final and binding.