Futura '26 | Overnight Designathon | DesignX, Rishihood University
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Quick Answer
Futura 2026 is an intense 12-hour overnight designathon by Rishihood University for Indian college students, offering a ₹30,000+ cash prize pool and valuable non-cash rewards.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹30,000
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- DesignX, Rishihood University
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 16 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by DesignX, Rishihood University. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
Futura 2026 is the flagship overnight Designathon of DesignX, Rishihood University's multi-domain design festival. This high-stakes, 12-hour onsite creative sprint challenges student designers from across India to research, ideate, prototype, and pitch innovative solutions to real-world design problems, all under one roof.
Who Should Apply This designathon is open to all college students across India, regardless of their discipline or background. Whether you're a designer, developer, researcher, or strategist, you're welcome to participate. Teams must consist of 2 to 4 members.
Format & Timeline The problem statement will be revealed at 7:00 PM on April 17th, 2026. Participants will then have until 10:00 AM on April 18th, 2026, to submit their solutions. The hackathon officially begins at 10:00 PM on April 17th. Immediately following the submission deadline, teams will present their solutions live to a panel of expert judges. This is a fully onsite event, requiring participants to be present at Rishihood University in Sonipat, Haryana.
Prizes Futura 2026 boasts a total cash prize pool of ₹30,000, distributed among the top winners and special categories. Beyond cash, every registered participant receives a 6-month Canva Pro subscription (worth ₹2,000) and exclusive access to the TruScholar Smart Credential Wallet, which includes an AI-powered Career Coach, AI-based Interview Preparation Tool, TruResume (ATS-friendly AI Resume Builder), and an Inbuilt Job & Internship Portal. Winners also receive certificates and DesignX goodies.
Eligibility Open to all college students across India. Teams must comprise 2 to 4 members. Onsite participation is mandatory; remote or hybrid participation is not available. All work must be original and created during the Designathon.
How to Apply Registered teams will receive problem statements via email at 7:00 PM on April 17th and will submit their final solutions via an official Google Form by 10:00 AM on April 18th. The registration deadline is April 16th, 2026. Apply through the official Unstop event page.
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Organizers
Organizer
DesignX, Rishihood University
Prizes & Awards
- Amount
- Up to ₹30,000
What You Get
Top teams share a ₹30,000 cash prize pool, distributed among winners and special categories. Beyond cash, every registered participant receives a 6-month Canva Pro subscription (worth ₹2,000) and access to the TruScholar Smart Credential Wallet, which bundles an AI-powered Career Coach, AI-based Interview Preparation Tool, TruResume (an ATS-friendly AI resume builder), and an inbuilt Job & Internship Portal. Winners also receive certificates and DesignX goodies. The prize money is awarded competitively based on the designathon outcome — there is no reimbursement or repayment component.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 2
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
