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Hack The Future 3.0 – National Hackathon 2026 | Project to Product | Tula’s UniversityAll that you need to know about Hack The Future 3.0Hack The Future 3.0 (HTF 3.0) is a National-level hackathon in 2026 organized by Tula’s University, Dehradun, in collaboration with the Tula’s ACM Student Chapter.Scheduled for 25th–26th September 2026, Hack The Future 3.0 is a 30-hour hybrid hackathon bringing together students, developers, designers, innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and problem-solvers from across India.The central theme of HTF 3.0 is “Project to Product” — challenging participants to move beyond academic projects and build solutions with real-world usability, scalability, impact, and product potential.Participants will get an opportunity to ideate, Build, Prototype, Test, Validate, and pitch their solutions while competing for ₹5 Lakh+ in Prize & Incubation Value, along with additional goodies, .xyz domain opportunities, incubation opportunities, mentorship, and internship opportunities.Why Join?₹5 Lakh+ Prize & Incubation Value₹1.65 Lakh Cash Prize Pool₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation Support for EACH of the Top 3 Teams1st Prize: ₹65,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation Support2nd Prize: ₹45,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation Support3rd Prize: ₹35,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation SupportTTBIF Incubation OpportunitiesIIT Roorkee TIDES Incubation OpportunitiesInternship Opportunities through Global Trading Technologies.xyz Domain Opportunities & Exclusive GoodiesCybersecurity Ecosystem Opportunities through CSAMentorship and industry interactionNational-level networkingOpportunity to showcase your project before an expert juryOpportunity to transform a project into a product or startupTheme – Project to ProductA project shows what you can build.A product shows why it should exist.At Hack The Future 3.0, participants are encouraged to think beyond coding and focus on the complete journey:Problem → Solution → Prototype → Validation → ProductTeams should identify meaningful problems, develop innovative solutions, build functional prototypes, understand their target users, and demonstrate how their solution can create real-world impact.Build. Validate. Pitch. Turn Your Project into a Product.Tracks & Innovation ThemesParticipants can choose from the following hackathon tracks:1. AI / Machine LearningBuild innovative solutions using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, NLP, Computer Vision, intelligent automation, and emerging AI technologies.2. CybersecurityDevelop solutions for cybersecurity, digital safety, privacy, threat detection, secure systems, ethical security, and emerging cyber challenges.3. Robotics & AutomationBuild solutions involving robotics, automation, embedded systems, intelligent hardware, autonomous systems, and physical prototypes.4. Social Impact & Public GoodUse technology to address challenges in education, healthcare, accessibility, sustainability, governance, communities, and public welfare.5. Open InnovationHave an innovative idea outside the defined tracks? Build a technology-driven solution to solve a meaningful real-world problem.Who Can Participate?Hack The Future 3.0 is open to students from colleges and universities across India.Students from any academic branch or discipline can participate, including:EngineeringComputer ScienceInformation TechnologyManagementDesignScienceCommerceHumanitiesOther academic disciplinesDevelopers, designers, AI/ML enthusiasts, cybersecurity enthusiasts, robotics builders, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and problem-solvers are encouraged to participate.Team Size2–5 Members per TeamInter-college teams are allowed.Inter-specialization and interdisciplinary teams are allowed.Students from different colleges and academic backgrounds can form one team.Each participant can be part of only one team.Hackathon FormatHack The Future 3.0 will be conducted in two rounds.Round 1 – Online Screening RoundMode: OnlineRegistration Fee: FreeTeams must register on Unstop and submit their project proposal/PPT before the deadline.The Round 1 submission should cover:Problem StatementProposed SolutionInnovation / UniquenessTarget UsersTechnology / Technical ApproachExpected ImpactFeasibilityScalabilityProduct / Startup PotentialRound 1 PPT Submission Deadline16th September 2026 – 12:00 MidnightLate submissions will not be accepted.Round 1 EvaluationSubmissions will be evaluated on:Problem UnderstandingInnovationFeasibilityTechnical ApproachImpactProduct PotentialScalabilityPresentation QualityRound 1 Results18th September 2026Shortlisted teams will be announced through the official communication channels.Final Round – 30-Hour Offline HackathonDates: 25th–26th September 2026Duration: 30 HoursMode: OfflineVenue: Tula’s University, Dehradun, UttarakhandShortlisted teams will participate in the final on-campus hackathon.Teams will follow the journey:IDEATE → BUILD → PROTOTYPE → TEST → VALIDATE → PITCHParticipants will develop and demonstrate a functional prototype or working solution during the final hackathon.Teams may use appropriate technologies, frameworks, APIs, open-source libraries, datasets, and AI tools, subject to applicable licenses, terms, and event guidelines.Final Round Confirmation & PaymentShortlisted teams must confirm their participation by:21st September 2026Final Round Fee: ₹500 per participantThe final-round confirmation fee must be paid within the specified deadline to secure the team's participation in the offline hackathon.Failure to complete the confirmation and payment process by the deadline may result in the team's slot being offered to another shortlisted team.Problem StatementsHack The Future 3.0 follows an Open Innovation hackathon format.Participants are not restricted to a fixed number of problem statements.Teams can identify a relevant real-world problem and develop a solution aligned with any of the official hackathon tracks.Participants are encouraged to focus on:Real-world problemsUser needsInnovationTechnical feasibilityScalabilitySocial or business impactProduct potentialJudging CriteriaFinal projects will be evaluated on:Innovation & CreativityProblem UnderstandingTechnical ImplementationFunctionality & ExecutionImpact & RelevanceProduct PotentialScalabilityUI/UX & User ExperiencePitch & PresentationThe judging panel may determine the final weightage of individual criteria.Prizes & Incubation Opportunities₹1.65 Lakh Cash Prize Pool1st Prize:₹65,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation Support2nd Prize:₹45,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+  Incubation Support3rd Prize:₹35,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+  Incubation Support4th Prize:₹10,000 Cash5th Prize:₹10,000 CashTotal Cash Prize Pool: ₹1,65,000₹5 Lakh+ Prize & Incubation ValueThe 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prize-winning teams will each receive incubation support valued at ₹1.2 Lakh+, in addition to their respective cash prizes.This means:1st Prize: ₹65,000 + ₹1.2 Lakh+  worth Incubation Support2nd Prize: ₹45,000 + ₹1.2 Lakh+ worth Incubation Support3rd Prize: ₹35,000 + ₹1.2 Lakh+  worth Incubation SupportThe overall Prize + Incubation Value is ₹5 Lakh+.And that's not all.The following benefits are additional to the ₹5 Lakh+  Prize & Incubation Value:.xyz domain opportunitiesExclusive hackathon goodiesTTBIF incubation opportunitiesIIT Roorkee TIDES incubation opportunitiesInternship opportunities through Global Trading TechnologiesCybersecurity ecosystem opportunities through CSAMentorship and industry interactionNetworking opportunitiesAdditional partner-powered rewards and opportunities