About this hackathon
Hack the Future
Hack the Future is a one-day hackathon for builders, thinkers, and problem solvers, organized by HiLabs.
Date: 12th July 2026Location: HiLabs, Lucknow (location on map)
Bring your laptop. No laptop, no entry.
What is This?
HiLabs is opening its doors for a full-day hackathon where students come in, pick a problem, build a solution, and pitch it — all in one day. No slides. No theory. Just execution.
This isn't a quiz. This isn't a seminar.
It's the closest thing to a real engineering day you'll experience as a student.
Rewards
Winner: ₹5,000 cash
1st Runner Up: ₹2,000 cash
2nd Runner Up: ₹2,000 cash
All participants get goodies & certificates
Total Prize Pool: ₹10,000
Guidelines
Register before the deadline — seats are limited.
Bring your own laptop — mandatory.
Problem statements will be revealed on the day.
Submission includes a working prototype + 3-minute pitch.
Judging will be based on idea, execution, and presentation.
No plagiarism — builds must be original.
HiLabs team's decision is final.
Why Show Up?
Win real cash.
Get seen by the HiLabs founding team.
Network with students who actually build things.
Receive a certificate of participation.
Top performers may get a direct interview call for the Fellowship Program.
That last one matters more than the prize money.