遠 · Far Away · 2026Ages 15–25 · All India

FAR
AWAY

The international hackathon journey for ages 15–25.
Your screen, Delhi, then Japan.

Top 5 teams fly to Japan — FREE
Three torii gates
3
Rounds of competition
Paper planes over Mount Fuji
Top 5
Teams fly to Japan, fully sponsored
Two figures under cherry blossoms
15–25
Ages welcome
Japanese paper lanterns
FREE
Forever. No fees, ever.

FAR AWAY is India's biggest international youth hackathon for 2026, organized by Zuup. Open to students and young creators aged 15–25. The top 5 teams win a fully sponsored trip to Japan. Registration is always free — no hidden fees, ever.

About

What is
FAR AWAY?

FAR AWAY is an international hackathon for youth aged 15–25, organized by Zuup.

It is not just a hackathon. It's a journey from your home screen to a fully-sponsored grand finale in Japan for the top 5 teams. Flights, hotel, meals — covered. You just have to build something worth flying for.

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Young coder in a kimono with laptop

Real builders. Real chaos. Real results.

Why Participate

Six reasons. One far away goal.

Not just a competition. The kind of thing you'll still be talking about years later.

  1. Build real projects
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    Reason 01

    Build real projects

    Beyond tutorials. Real-world problems, working prototypes, and meaningful work that belongs in your portfolio.

  2. Network with peers
    02
    Reason 02

    Network with peers

    Hundreds of like-minded young creators, developers, and designers from across India. Some of your best collaborators are out there.

  3. Compete in Japan
    03
    Reason 03

    Compete in Japan

    Top 5 teams fly to Japan with everything sponsored — flights, accommodation, meals. A global stage and a new culture, on us.

  4. Internship offers
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    Reason 04

    Internship offers

    Top performers get fast-tracked into internships at partner companies — startups to established firms. The koi becomes a dragon.

  5. Learn from mentors
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    Reason 05

    Learn from mentors

    Real industry mentors — developers, founders, product folks — guiding your project across all three rounds.

  6. Launch early
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    Reason 06

    Launch early

    Whether you're 15 or 25, FAR AWAY is a platform to prove yourself and get ahead of the curve.

All of this starts with one registration. Sign up free on Unstop →

The Journey

Three Rounds. One Wild Ride.

From your screen, across Delhi, all the way to Tokyo. Watch the plane fly the path.

INDIAJAPAN01 · OnlineFrom your screen02 · DelhiIn-person round03 · TokyoGrand finale
遠く · A 6,000 km arc
Live: registration is open on Unstop
Sponsors & Partners

Powered by good people

We are onboarding sponsors for FAR AWAY 2026. Announcements coming soon.

Organized by
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Zuup
Building the future of youth tech events
Platform Partner
Unstop — official platform partner
Unstop
Registration & dashboard partner
💬 Community

Join us on Slack

Real-time updates, team-finding, and direct access to organisers. 400+ builders already inside.

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Got Questions?

FAR AWAY FAQ

Eligibility, travel, costs, mentors — eleven honest answers covering everything you need to know.

Who can participate?
Anyone aged 15–25 currently residing in India. No coding experience required to register.
¥
How much does it cost?
Completely free — forever. No fees, no premium tier. Register on our platform partner, Unstop.
Are Japan expenses covered?
Yes — flights, hotel, and meals for the top 5 teams are fully sponsored by FAR AWAY.
Solo or team?
Register individually now, then form or join teams via the Unstop dashboard once it goes live.
Ready to go

FAR AWAY?

Registration is always free on our platform partner Unstop. Sponsors and Delhi travel support announced soon.

Register on Unstop