Code the Future of Learning

Participants will utilize advanced AI techniques to solve real educational problems, shaping the future of learning for millions.

Challenge

Develop innovative, AI-driven solutions that revolutionize education by creating personalized, accessible, and engaging learning experiences.

FuturEd AI challenges developers, educators, and innovators to build AI-powered solutions that revolutionize how we learn, teach, and grow. From personalized learning companions to accessibility breakthroughs, your ideas could shape a future where education is smarter, fairer, and more impactful.

Work side-by-side with industry mentors, explore cutting-edge tools, and tackle real-world challenges in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Whether you're passionate about early learning, professional training, or creating equal access to education, this is your chance to make a difference.

Join us to code, collaborate, and innovate with the potential to influence millions of learners worldwide.

How to Apply

Join our hackathon where innovators 18 and older can form teams of 2-3 members to code, create, and compete for exciting prizes - but hurry, registration closes on September 19, 2025!

Ready to get started?
Here's how:

Anyone over 18 years old can participate Anyone over 18 years old can participate
Participants must form a team of 2 to 3 people Participants must form a team of 2 to 3 people
Choose a name for your team Choose a name for your team
Decide on the idea that you want to work on Decide on the idea that you want to work on
Registrations close at 19 Sep 2025 (end of day) Registrations close at 19 Sep 2025 (end of day)

Are you ready to lead the education transformation?

Organizers

The event is co-organized by Epignosis and the Computer Science Department of the University of Crete.

Epignosis Logo

Epignosis, the company behind TalentLMS, is a global leader in learning technologies committed to democratizing online training. With a focus on user-friendly and effective solutions, they empower organizations of all sizes to easily create and deliver engaging learning experiences.

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University of Crete
Computer Science Department

The Computer Science Department of the University of Crete offers an undergraduate and postgraduate program of high quality and conducts research with tangible and important results in areas of significance for the industry and the society. The educational and research activities of the Department cover a wide scope of basic and applied areas in Computer Science.

Prizes

3000
1st place
2000
2nd place
1000
3rd place

Timeline

Mark these key dates in your calendar as we journey from ideation to celebration in our upcoming hackathon.

Call for Participation

10 Jun 2025

Join us and transform the future of education.

Applications Deadline

19 Sep 2025

Time's up -- let's hope you made it!

Evaluation of Applications

22 Sep 2025

Our panel will review all submissions and select the most promising ideas.

Finalists Announcement

26 Sep 2025

We will notify the candidates that have been selected to participate in the event.

Hacking

2 - 3 Oct 2025

Enjoy a two day event packed with the greatest minds and start hacking!

Why Apply

Develop Practical AI Skills

Develop Practical AI Skills

Hackathons provide a hands-on, intensive learning environment where participants can apply theoretical AI knowledge to solve tangible problems.

Networking and Collaboration

Networking and Collaboration

Your team, the mentors and the rest of the participants will help create a vivid environment where ideas are challenged, refined and ultimately drive innovation.

Solidify Ideas

Solidify Ideas

Rapid prototyping, focused problem-solving, real-time feedback, and the necessity of a tangible demonstration will empower you to transform your pet project into a powerful solution.

Meaningful Innovation

Meaningful Innovation

AI has the potential to revolutionize education. Participate and contribute to the development of innovative solutions that can improve learning outcomes, accessibility, and efficiency for students and educators.