• Hack IITK 2024 offers prize money worth over ₹30 lakhs, including ₹5 lakhs in cash prizes and AWS Cloud Credits for winners

• Registrations are now open and will close on January 09, 2025

Kanpur, 12 December, 2024: C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur has officially opened registrations for the much-anticipated Global Cybersecurity Hackathon, ‘Hack IITK 2024.’ Conceptualized by C3iHub and powered by Techkriti, this flagship event aims to bring together cybersecurity enthusiasts from across the globe to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges through innovation and competition. With esteemed partners such as Bharat Electronics Ltd. (BEL), Saptang Labs, NTT DATA, SecureDApps, cloud partner Amazon Web Services (AWS), and platform partners Hack2Skill and Prutor, Hack IITK 2024 promises a world-class competitive experience for all participants.

Hack IITK, conceived by IIT Kanpur professors, is designed to promote innovation and entrepreneurship among students, aspiring startups, and professionals. Participants will engage with real-world problem statements, defined by experts at C3iHub, and develop robust solutions to combat critical cybersecurity threats. The hackathon is open to cybersecurity enthusiasts, including students, aspiring startups, and professionals, and will be conducted in a hybrid format, with the qualification and challenge rounds held online, and the Grand Finale taking place at the IIT Kanpur campus in February 2025. The event will feature a jury panel comprised of eminent cybersecurity leaders from academia and industry.

Prof. Sandeep Shukla, Project Director of C3iHub, said, “Hack IITK is more than just a competition; it’s a platform for fostering innovation, nurturing talent, and addressing real-world cybersecurity challenges. By bringing together students, professionals, and startups, we aim to create solutions that will shape the future of cybersecurity and drive entrepreneurial growth”

The hackathon will feature two dedicated tracks. The Solution Track is designed for UG/PG college students and focuses on IT Security, Cyber Crime, and Web3 Security. The Startup Track is tailored for aspiring startups, with focus areas including IT Security, Web 3.0 Security, Cyber Crime, Security of AI/ML, Automotive Security, Mobile Security, and Privileged Access Management (PAM).

The Solution Track will consist of three phases: Qualification Round, Challenge Round, and the Grand Finale at the IIT Kanpur campus. The Startup Track will involve proposal submissions and solution pitches before a jury panel comprising industry experts. Selected startups will also gain opportunities for incubation support at IIT Kanpur to bring their innovative cybersecurity solutions to market.

Hack IITK 2024 offers prize money worth over ₹30 lakhs, including ₹5 lakhs in cash prizes and AWS Cloud Credits for winners. Registrations are now open and will close on January 09, 2025. To register and learn more, visit: https://hackathon.iitk.ac.in/.

About C3iHub, IIT Kanpur

C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems. C3iHub addresses the cybersecurity of cyber-physical systems in its entirety. C3iHub detects security vulnerabilities in critical cyber-physical systems, develops security tools to address the vulnerabilities, nucleates start-ups and partners with industries to commercialize the security tools, and provides training to the next generation of cybersecurity researchers.

About Techkriti

Techkriti is Asia's largest annual Technical and Entrepreneurial festival organized by IIT Kanpur, with its roots spread across the country and even internationally. It has inculcated a spirit of exuberance and creativity in every passionate student, encouraging them to develop their technological aptitude. It has fostered the growth of young entrepreneurs, a vital indicator of nation-building. Recognized as a precursor to innovative ideas, Techkriti has gained worldwide recognition as a technical and entrepreneurial symposium for advancing cutting-edge technologies and their applications.

About IIT Kanpur:

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, established in 1959, holds the distinction of being recognized as an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India through an Act of Parliament. Renowned for its excellence in science and engineering education, IIT Kanpur has made significant contributions to research and development over the decades. Its expansive, lush green campus spans 1,050 acres and hosts a rich array of academic and research resources. The institute comprises 19 departments, 26 centers, three interdisciplinary programs, and two specialized schools across engineering, science, design, humanities, and management disciplines. With over 590 full-time faculty members and more than 9,500 students, IIT Kanpur continues to be a leader in fostering innovation and academic rigor.

For more information, visit www.iitk.ac.in.