Data Quest

Overview: Think fast. Connect the dots. Turn data into impact. Step into Data Quest, a multi-stage data challenge at AXIOS’26, where speed, logical thinking, problem-solving, and data-driven storytelling come together. Across three progressive rounds, teams will race against the clock, unravel interconnected challenges, and transform real-world data into meaningful insights. Cash Prize: ₹17,500 Round 1 — Blitz: A rapid volley of challenges designed to test how quickly and accurately you can think on your feet. Only the sharpest and fastest teams will earn their place in the next round. Round 2 — Odyssey: Enter a web of interconnected puzzles, where every solution unlocks the next challenge. Odyssey tests your ability to think strategically, adapt to new problems, and stay one step ahead as the challenge grows deeper with every stage. Round 3 — Forge: The ultimate test of data analysis and storytelling. Armed with a real-world dataset, teams must uncover meaningful insights, translate their findings into impact, and present a compelling solution before the judges. Analyze. Adapt. Innovate. Make an impact.