The registration window is open for the Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0 by MeiTy and DSCI by MeiTy and DSCI. The application deadline is Feb 14, 2025!
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has announced the launch of the Cyber Security Grand Challenge (CSGC) 2.0, implemented by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) in collaboration with MyGov. This initiative aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in cybersecurity, advancing India’s goal of becoming a global leader in the field.
CSGC 2.0 focuses on recognizing startups offering innovative solutions to specific cybersecurity challenges. The challenge will also highlight ecosystem players who support and nurture startups, creating a conducive environment for cybersecurity research and innovation.
A key update in CSGC 2.0 is the expansion of recognition to six startups at the idea stage for each problem statement, increasing the total number of startups recognized at this stage to 36—three times more than in CSGC 1.0. Additionally, a new “Go-To-Market” stage has been introduced, complementing the existing Idea, Minimum Viable Product, and Final stages. Startups will receive mentorship throughout the process to help them grow into successful ventures.
With a total prize fund of INR 6.85 Crores, CSGC 2.0 promises to be one of India’s most rewarding cybersecurity challenges, aiming to drive innovation and cultivate the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
*Note:
A team leader/member of 1 team cannot be the team leader/member of another team. Validations will be done via email ID.
“Draft” option will be available until the last date of the Idea Stage Nomination. No Draft & Submission option will be available after that.
| Parameter | Description |
| Approach towards Problem Solving | Product idea, degree of innovation, simplicity of final solution, uniqueness & scalability of Idea, novelty of approach |
| Business Use Case | Business case, USP and vision |
| Solution Technical Feasibility | Product features, scalability, interoperability, enhancement & expansion, underlying technology components & stack and futuristic orientation |
| Roadmap | Potential cost to build product, go to market strategy, time to market |
| Team Ability & Culture | Team leader’s effectiveness (i.e. ability to guide, ability to present idea), team members’ qualification, ability to market product, growth Potential of organization |
| Addressable Market | Natural sales appeal, affordability, ROI, sales distribution channel |
| Unique Features Proposed | List of unique features that the product will demonstrate and corresponding pain points these would address |
| Grand Challenge Launch | 15th January 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration of Team | 14th February 2025 |
| Result for Idea Stage | 17th March 2025 |
| Last date for Submission of Minimum Viable Product | 16th May 2025 |
| Result for Minimum Viable Product Stage | 16th June 2025 |
| Last Date of Submission of Final Product | 1st September 2025 |
| Result for Final Product Stage | 1st October 2025 |
| Last Date for Go To Market Stage | 17th November 2025 |
| Finalization of Result for Go to Market Stage | 2nd December 2025 |
| Awards Ceremony | To be announced |
Please Note: The above-mentioned timeline can be updated. Participants need to have a regular check on the content for all the updates.
Interested and eligible candidates can submit via this link.
February 14, 2025.
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