{
  "id": 16731748,
  "title": "IIT Gandhinagar to host FutureLab Grand Challenge; applications open till November 12",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/iit-gandhinagar-to-host-futurelab-grand-challenge-applications-open",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T10:07:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/education/iit-gandhinagar-gift-city-futurelab-grand-challenge-2026-27-apply-now-10938849/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is set to host the Grand Finale of the GIFT FutureLab Grand Challenge 2026–27, a national innovation competition targeting the financial services sector. The competition, which opened applications on November 12, 2026, invites students and researchers from technical, management and other higher education institutions across India to develop technology solutions. The challenge is open to ideas in various technology domains, with a focus on practical applications in financial services such as AI-based systems, digital assets, quantum-ready infrastructure, cybersecurity, fraud detection, regulatory technology, and next-generation financial infrastructure. Shortlisted teams will present their innovations in-person at IITGN by December 20, 2026, with top three teams potentially showcasing their work at GIFT City or Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}