IndiaAI, an Independent Business Division under the Digital India Corporation, has announced the launch of the CyberGuard AI Hackathon as part of its IndiaAI Application Development Initiative (IADI).
This innovative event invites tech enthusiasts, researchers, and entrepreneurs to create AI-driven solutions aimed at enhancing cybersecurity and addressing the rising threat of cybercrime in India.
The CyberGuard AI Hackathon is a collaborative effort between IndiaAI and the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), established by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
This partnership aims to harness the power of artificial intelligence to improve the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of cybercriminal activities, ultimately enhancing citizen welfare.
With nearly 6,000 cybercrime cases reported daily through the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP), the need for effective AI solutions is more pressing than ever.
Participants in the hackathon will be tasked with developing an NLP model to assist citizens in accurately filing cybercrime reports on the NCRP by analyzing incident descriptions and supporting media files in real-time.
Hackathon Structure and Prizes
The hackathon will unfold in three stages:
- Virtual Hackathon: Initial submissions and evaluations will take place online.
- In-Person Hackathon: The top 20 teams will be invited to participate in a three-day event, with travel and logistics provided.
- Pilot Program: The top three teams will have the opportunity to pilot their solutions.
Significant incentives are up for grabs, including:
- First Prize: Up to INR 25 lakhs and the chance to develop a solution for national rollout.
- Second Prize: Up to INR 7 lakhs.
- Third Prize: Up to INR 3 lakhs.
- Special Prize: An additional INR 5 lakhs for all-women teams.
How to Participate
To join the CyberGuard AI Hackathon, interested participants can download the detailed guidelines and application form by visiting provided link.
The deadline for submissions is November 7, 2024.
