IndiaAI Mission Shortlists 20 Applicants for CyberGuard AI Hackathon

The IndiaAI Mission has shortlisted 20 applicants against the IndiaAI Cyberguard AI Hackathon for stage 2, floated under the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative. The hackathon aims to leverage AI to drive efficiencies in the prevention, detection, investigation, and prosecution of cybercrime, thereby enhancing citizen welfare.

Background

The IndiaAI Mission, an IBD (Independent Business Division) under the Digital India Corporation, is the implementation agency of the IndiaAI Mission. The mission aims to democratize AI’s benefits across all strata of society, bolster India’s global leadership in AI, foster technological self-reliance, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI.

CyberGuard AI Hackathon

The IndiaAI CyberGuard AI Hackathon is a strategic initiative launched in collaboration with I4C. The hackathon 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, the hackathon aims to develop robust AI-driven solutions capable of managing and mitigating these threats.

Shortlisting of Applicants

A total of 263 submissions were received from reputed academic institutions, startups, research organizations, and civil society. A multi-stakeholder committee was created to provide technical expertise for the evaluation of the proposals, resulting in the shortlisting of 20 applicants for the stage 2 of the hackathon.

Advancing India’s Leadership in AI

This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of leveraging AI for inclusive growth. MeitY said that IndiaAI is the implementation agency of the IndiaAI Mission, which aims to democratize AI’s benefits across all strata of society, bolster India’s global leadership in AI, foster technological self-reliance, and ensure ethical and responsible use of AI.

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The article was published on January 22, 2025, at 10:15 AM IST.

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