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🌐 From Anywhere
International Online Round
Build and submit. All registered participants. 7 days.
📅 7–14 June 2026Registration Closed
Three Rounds.
One Wild Ride.
Online, Delhi, Japan. The path is clear. Are you on it?
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🇮🇳 New Delhi, India
Round 2 — Delhi
Top 100 teams. In-person 24-hour hackathon. Selected travel assistance may be provided based on sponsorship availability.
📅 Mid July 2026Travel details TBA
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🇯🇵 Grand Finale
🇯🇵 Grand Finale
Grand Finale — Japan
Top 5 teams. 5 days in Japan. Factory visits, cultural exploration, final build day. *University and venue partnerships currently in discussion.*
📅 September – November 2026Top 5 — Fully Sponsored
Official Timeline
🌸 The Road to Japan Begins
22 May 2026
Registration Closes
Last date to register for FAR AWAY.
First Week of June 2026
FAR AWAY Prep Series
A series of workshops covering PCB Design, CAD Design, Vibe Coding, AI Development, Startup Building, Product Design, and Hardware Development.
7 June 2026 — 12:00 AM IST
Official Theme Release
Teams receive Official Themes, Challenge Statements, Submission Guidelines, and the Judging Framework.
14 June 2026 — 11:59 PM IST
Round 1 Submission Deadline
Submit your GitHub Repository, PPT or Video Submission, and Hardware Documentation (if applicable).
June – July 2026
AMA Sessions
Interact with founders, engineers, researchers, startup leaders, and industry professionals through exclusive AMA sessions.
15–30 July 2026
Round 2 — Delhi Offline Finals 🇮🇳
Top 100 teams invited. Additional 50 teams waitlisted. Participants will demo their projects, meet mentors, and compete for a place in the international finale.
25–30 July 2026
Zuup x Gurudikshaam Cycle Rally
A community-driven awareness and fundraising initiative in Delhi.
September – November 2026
Round 3 — International Finale 🇯🇵
The final round will be conducted in Japan. Dates will be finalized based on visa processing, travel arrangements, availability of finalist teams, and venue schedules.
Grand Finale
Japan Experience ✈️
The Top 5 teams from FAR AWAY will represent their work on an international stage and participate in the Japan finale. Build. Ship. Go FAR AWAY.
Build. Ship. Go FAR AWAY.