Futred Innovation Studios · Flagship Programme

ProductX

A globally governed, international interdisciplinary innovation experience — delivered on your campus.

Six weeks in which students take a system-level global sector challenge from problem statement to a globally benchmarked pitch, under the direct mentorship of senior international experts.

6Weeks programme
1–2Weeks expert on campus
7Sectors
6Technical domains
Structure

Six Weeks, Three Stages

A senior international expert flies into campus and delivers the first half of the programme in person. They:

  • Introduce a large, system-level global sector problem
  • Frame the economic, technological and strategic context
  • Define execution standards
  • Establish interdisciplinary team structures

Students engage directly with global governance, expectations and performance benchmarks from day one.

01 — Differentiation

What Makes ProductX Distinct

01
International experts from the UK, Australia, Europe, Canada and New Zealand
02
First half of delivery conducted fully in person on campus
03
Global-scale international industry problems, brought to your campus
04
Interdisciplinary execution teams
05
AI-world solution frameworks
06
International evaluation standards
07
Selective cohort intake

This is the first time in India that an internationally governed, interdisciplinary and immersive challenge system of this scale is being delivered physically on campus.

Learn Solve Pitch

The Futred pedagogy
01

Learn

Build strong foundations.

Gain future-ready knowledge through expert-led sessions, industry insights and case studies.

02

Solve

Apply. Innovate. Create impact.

Work on real-world challenges, build solutions and create measurable impact.

03

Pitch

Communicate. Influence. Scale.

Present solutions to industry leaders, investors and peers to gain feedback, refine and create opportunities.

02 — Venture pipeline

Student Solutions Real Ventures

Students don't need only ideas. They need structure, mentoring and real market exposure. ProductX builds an on-campus venture pipeline from problem-solving to investor readiness — a structured incubation and entrepreneurship platform that converts student solutions into ventures.

01

Launch live ventures

From e-commerce stores to marketplaces, build real products that go public while you study.

02

Take startups to MVP stage

Go from idea to functional product in 90 days — and pitch it to investors.

03

Build AI-driven solutions

Redesign a local brand's digital identity, automate their outreach and help them grow using no-code tools.

04

Career transformation

Develop future-ready capabilities aligned with emerging industries and global careers.

Real-world innovation challenges

Students and professionals solve live, practical problems using structured innovation methods.

Executive learning experiences

Premium programmes for leaders focused on strategy, innovation and future skills.

03 — Rationale

Why Interdisciplinary Matters Now

India is entering a decade defined by AI, automation and global capital movement. ProductX equips students to:

1
Think at global systems scale
2
Operate across disciplines
3
Solve real industry transformation problems
4
Execute under international standards
5
Present solutions with strategic and technical credibility
04 — Curriculum

Built to Sit Inside the Degree

ProductX integrates with Futred's industry-integrated professional tracks, each delivered across four levels — Foundations, Core Concepts, Advanced and Expert.

30–60 hours
Cybersecurity, Cloud Security & DevOps
Four levels · View track →
30–60 hours
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Four levels · View track →
30–60 hours
International Tax
Four levels · View track →
30–60 hours
AI, Data & Automation
Four levels · View track →
Industry-relevant curriculumHands-on learningExpert-led trainingGlobal tools & platformsCertification of completionCareer advancement
05 — Governance

Governed by a Global Expert Network

ProductX is governed by practitioners, not lecturers. Cohorts are launched and evaluated by senior international experts drawn from Futred's global network.

R
Russell Merz
Commercialisation, Ventures & Technology (NED), EnviroMETS Queensland, Australia

“When I review student projects, the biggest gap is feasibility — ProductX is one of the few formats where I’ve actually seen students close that gap fast.”

M
Michael Clements
Emeritus Professor, College of Practice Professors, Australia

“I’ve seen students surprise themselves in ProductX — they move from ‘learning concepts’ to presenting credible, professional thinking in a short time.”

06 — For institutions

Bringing the World to Your Campus

Futred delivers ProductX in partnership with ATMC (RTO 22158), with the institution retaining academic ownership. We bring the challenge, the governing expert, the execution frameworks and the evaluation standards.

Delivery model

Six weeks per cohort. Weeks 1–2 delivered in person on campus by the governing international expert; Weeks 2–5 structured team execution; Week 6 pitch and evaluation, with the expert returning virtually.

Campus requirements

Classroom or studio space suitable for team-based work, presentation facilities and reliable internet. Team sizes and cohort scale are agreed during onboarding.

Faculty involvement

Institutional faculty co-host the cohort alongside the governing expert, with briefing sessions, execution frameworks and evaluation criteria supplied ahead of launch.

Selection

A limited number of campuses and cohorts are selected per phase. Institutions are onboarded in sequence, with the challenge brief agreed jointly.

30+ Years
Industry leadership
21+ Years
International education & academics
100+
CXOs and global industry experts
ATMC
Backed by ATMC (RTO 22158)
07 — Questions

Frequently Asked

Undergraduate and postgraduate students across computing, engineering, management, design and allied disciplines. Teams are deliberately interdisciplinary — the challenges are system-level and cannot be solved from a single discipline.