Applications are invited for the Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023. The last date of registration is 29 November.
About the Challenge
AP Innovation Society (APIS) is proud to join hands with Andhra Pradesh Technology Services (APTS), National Centre of Excellence (NCoE), Data Security Council of India (DSCI), and VIT-AP University to unveil the “Cyber Security Innovation Challenge 2023”. This ground-breaking initiative is set to scout for remarkable innovations and startups in the realm of cybersecurity.
The goal of this challenge is to bring together stakeholders from the Indian startup ecosystem, such as entrepreneurs, industrialists, investors, experts, government, and aspiring start-ups, to test, refine, and validate their solutions.
Eligibility
- If you are a start-up, an early-stage organization or working in collaboration to solve problems in the Cyber Security Space, you are eligible to apply by meeting the following requirements:-
- Demonstrating the existence of a legal structure: The company should comply with the start-up definition as defined by DPIIT at http://startupindia.gov.in
- Products/ Services should not violate/ breach/ copy any product already launched and/or copyrighted or patented.
- IPR/ Patent registered for the product(if any) should be owned by the nominating Indian company.
- The product/ Prototype/ MVP submitted should have been designed and developed in India
Benefits
- Winner – INR 5.00 lakh (Per each problem statement)
- First Runner-up – INR 3.00 lakh (Per each problem statement)
- Second Runner-up – INR 2.00 lakh (Per each problem statement)
Themes
- Problem Statement 01:- Detecting and Mitigating Monitoring and Alteration of Duplicate Websites
- Problem Statement 02: Detecting and Mitigating Phishing Emails Luring Users to Pay False Claims
- Problem Statement 03:- Enhancing Cybersecurity for Remote 3D Printing Operations to Prevent Intellectual Property (IP) Theft
Expected Outcomes
- In-depth analysis of duplicate website creation techniques and monitoring mechanisms. Development of innovative solutions to detect and mitigate duplicate website risks.
- Successful testing and validation of the developed solutions using a comprehensive dataset. Development of an effective AI-based malware detection system for websites.
- Integration strategies for website servers or hosting platforms.
- Real-time monitoring and response mechanisms.
- Comprehensive documentation and reporting on the system’s design, implementation, and evaluation.
How to Apply?
Interested candidates can directly apply through this link.
Deadline
29 November 2023.
Contact
Singamala Sreedhar, Joint Director- Challenges & Hackathons
jd-startup-apis[at]ap.gov.in
