FAR
AWAY
The international hackathon journey for ages 15–25.
Your screen, Delhi, then Japan.
FAR AWAY is India's biggest international youth hackathon for 2026, organized by Zuup (a Zylon Labs initiative). Open to students and young creators aged 15–25. The top 5 teams win a fully sponsored trip to Japan. Registration is free until 30 April 2026.
What is
FAR AWAY?
FAR AWAY is an international hackathon for youth aged 15–25, organized by Zuup, a teen-led NPO by Zylon Labs.
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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Real builders. Real chaos. Real results.
Six reasons. One far away goal.
Not just a competition. The kind of thing you'll still be talking about years later.
- 創01Reason 01
Build real projects
Beyond tutorials. Real-world problems, working prototypes, and meaningful work that belongs in your portfolio.
- 縁
02Reason 02Network with peers
Hundreds of like-minded young creators, developers, and designers from across India. Some of your best collaborators are out there.
- 翔
03Reason 03Compete in Japan
Top 5 teams fly to Japan with everything sponsored — flights, accommodation, meals. A global stage and a new culture, on us.
- 龍
04Reason 04Internship offers
Top performers get fast-tracked into internships at partner companies — startups to established firms. The koi becomes a dragon.
- 師
05Reason 05Learn from mentors
Real industry mentors — developers, founders, product folks — guiding your project across all three rounds.
- 発
06Reason 06Launch 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 →
Three Rounds. One Wild Ride.
From your screen, across Delhi, all the way to Tokyo. Watch the plane fly the path.
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We are onboarding sponsors for FAR AWAY 2026. Announcements coming soon.
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