Code the Future of Learning
Participants will utilize advanced AI techniques to solve real educational problems, shaping the future of learning for millions. A bootstrap repo, cutting-edge GenAI models, and more will be provided to support their implementation.
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. Projects may include adaptive content, course automation, instructor/learner assistance, and smarter administrative tools.
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 2-4 members to code, create, and compete for exciting prizes - but hurry, registration closes on September 24, 2026!
Ready to get started?
Here's how:
Anyone over 18 years old can participate 
Participants must form a team of 2 to 4 people 
Choose a name for your team 
Decide on the idea that you want to work on 
Registrations close at 24 Sep 2026 (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.
TalentLMS is a training platform built for growing businesses, designed to make online training accessible and engaging. Trusted by 12,000+ customers across 158 countries, it combines simplicity and powerful AI-driven capabilities. Epignosis, one of the most dynamic learning tech companies globally, was born in Heraklion with deep roots in the University of Crete's CSD, where many of its founders and team members studied—shaping its strong engineering and product culture.
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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
Three categories. Three winners. €2,000 up for grabs in each!
Best AI-Powered Innovation
Real-World Impact in Education
Community Vote
Timeline
Mark these key dates in your calendar as we journey from ideation to celebration in our upcoming hackathon.
Call for Participation
25 Jun 2026
Join us and transform the future of education.
Applications Deadline
24 Sep 2026
Time's up -- let's hope you made it!
Evaluation of Applications
25 Sep 2026
Our panel will review all submissions and select the most promising ideas.
Finalists Announcement
26 Sep 2026
We will notify the candidates that have been selected to participate in the event.
Hacking
1 - 2 Oct 2026
Enjoy a two day event packed with the greatest minds and start hacking!
Why Apply
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
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
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
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.