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Hack The Future 3.0 – National Hackathon 2026 | Project to Product | Tula’s University All That You Need to Know About Hack The Future 3.0 Hack The Future 3.0 (HTF 3.0) is a National-Level Hackathon 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 the 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, internship opportunities, and industry exposure. Why Join Hack The Future 3.0? Hack The Future 3.0 is more than just a coding competition. It is an opportunity to transform your idea into something with real-world potential. Rewards & Opportunities ₹5 Lakh+ Prize & Incubation Value ₹1.65 Lakh Cash Prize Pool ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation Support for EACH of the Top 3

Teams 1st Prize: ₹65,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation

Support 2nd Prize: ₹45,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation

Support 3rd Prize: ₹35,000 Cash + ₹1.2 Lakh+ Incubation Support TTBIF Incubation Opportunities IIT Roorkee TIDES Incubation Opportunities Internship Opportunities through Global Trading Technologies .xyz Domain Opportunities & Exclusive Goodies Cybersecurity Ecosystem Opportunities through CSA Free Accommodation for participants on 25th–26th September Free Food during the final hackathon Mentorship and industry interaction National-level networking Opportunity to showcase your project before an expert jury Opportunity to transform your project into a product or startup Additional partner-powered rewards and opportunities Theme – Project to Product A 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 → Product Teams should identify meaningful problems, develop innovative solutions, build functional prototypes, understand their target users, and demonstrate how their solution can create real-world impact and product value . Build. Validate. Pitch. Turn Your Project into a Product. Tracks & Innovation Themes Participants can choose from the following hackathon tracks: 1. AI / Machine Learning Build innovative solutions using Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Generative AI, NLP, Computer Vision, intelligent automation, and emerging AI technologies . 2. Cybersecurity Develop solutions for cybersecurity, digital safety, privacy, threat detection, secure systems, ethical security, and emerging cyber challenges . 3. Robotics & Automation Build solutions involving robotics, automation, embedded systems, intelligent hardware, autonomous systems, and physical prototypes . 4. Social Impact & Public Good Use technology to address challenges in education, healthcare, accessibility, sustainability, governance, communities, and public welfare . 5. Open Innovation Have an innovative idea outside the defined tracks? Build a technology-driven solution to solve a meaningful real-world problem . Participants are encouraged to think creatively and develop solutions that demonstrate innovation, feasibility, scalability, and real-world impact. 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: Engineering Computer Science Information Technology Management Design Science Commerce Humanities Other academic disciplines Developers, designers, AI/ML enthusiasts, cybersecurity enthusiasts, robotics builders, entrepreneurs, innovators, researchers, and problem-solvers are encouraged to participate. Team Size 2–5 Members per Team Inter-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 . Build a diverse team, combine your skills, and turn your idea into something meaningful. Hackathon Format Hack The Future 3.0 will be conducted in two rounds . Round 1 – Online Screening