The IndiaAI Independent Business Division (IBD) has launched the IndiaAI CyberGuard AI Hackathon.
This hackathon is part of the Applications Development Initiative within the IndiaAI Mission, which seeks to advance the development, deployment, and adoption of AI applications in critical sectors. It is aimed at promoting the scaling and adoption of impactful AI solutions to enable large-scale socio-economic transformation.
IndiaAI CyberGuard AI Hackathon
To further these ambitions, IndiaAI and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has announced the IndiaAI CyberGuard AI Hackathon. This initiative seeks to utilize advanced technologies, particularly AI, to enhance cybersecurity and address the escalating threat of cyber fraud and crimes. With approximately 6,000 cases reported daily through the NCRP, this hackathon aims to develop robust AI-driven solutions capable of managing and mitigating these threats.
The Hackathon invites participation from Indian innovators, startups, non-profits, students, academic/R&D organizations, and companies. The prize money for the hackathon is as follows.
First Prize: INR 25 Lakhs and opportunity to develop a solution for national rollout
Second Prize: INR 7 lakhs
Third Prize: INR 3 lakhs
Special Prize of INR 5 lakhs for All-Women Teams (in addition to the top three prizes)
This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of leveraging AI for inclusive growth and responsible development of AI. For more details and to apply, visit
https://indiaai.gov.in/article/ai-for-citizen-safety-join-the-indiaai-cyberguard-ai-hackathon
– PIB
