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eRaksha Hackathon 2026 – Defence AI & Digital Safety Innovation Challenge
Challenge Yourself. Innovate. Protect the Nation.
eRaksha Hackathon 2026 is a high-impact national-level hackathon organized by eDC IIT Delhi in collaboration with CyberPeace.
The hackathon focuses on Agentic AI, Defence-AI, and Digital Safety, encouraging students and innovators to build real-world, scalable cybersecurity solutions.
This 36-hour intensive innovation event provides industry exposure, expert mentorship, and a chance to showcase your skills at a prestigious national platform.
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Hackathon Format
Type: Innovation & Prototype Development
Duration: 36 hours (Intensive)
Mode: Onsite Grand Finale at IIT Delhi
This challenge evaluates participants on their ability to conceptualize, design, and prototype real-world security solutions under expert mentorship.
Problem Statements
1. Agentic AI for Securing Home IoT Devices Using Deception & Autonomous Defence
Design an agentic AI-powered home IoT security system that protects users from cyberattacks.
Objectives
Autonomous threat detection
Deception technologies (honeypots & honeytokens)
Real-time response & mitigation
Edge-based firewall and continuous monitoring
Goal:
Build a consumer-friendly, plug-and-play security appliance that monitors, analyzes, and protects all devices connected to a home network.
Key Requirements
IoT Device Discovery & Risk Profiling
Automatic detection of IoT devices (TVs, cameras, bulbs, appliances, wearables)
Baseline behavior modeling
Identification of outdated firmware, weak configurations, and open ports
Predictive risk scoring for device exploitation
Expected Outcome:
A unified, real-time risk dashboard for home IoT ecosystems.
2. Agentic AI for Deepfake Detection & Authenticity Verification
Develop an autonomous agentic AI system capable of detecting and responding to deepfake audio and video content in real time.
Objectives
Real-time identification and analysis of deepfake media
Autonomous response across operational, tactical, and open-source environments
Key Requirements
On-Device, Field-Operative Agent
Runs on smartphones, body-cams, and handheld tactical devices
Supports RBAC, MFA, and secure firmware
Works offline without cloud dependency
Low-power consumption with instant verification results
Agent Capabilities
Edge inference
Compression-aware detection
Cognitive assistance for field operatives
Expected Outcome:
A fast, reliable, and autonomous deepfake detection agent that:
Operates across cloud, edge, and field environments
Continuously learns from evolving threats
Supports security agencies, social platforms, and defense operatives
Strengthens national security and media authenticity
Registration Details
Registration Opens: 22 December 2025
Registration Closes: 31 December 2025
Team Size: Individual or teams up to 3 members
Submission Requirement:
Participants must submit an abstract (PPT/PDF) covering:
Problem statement
Proposed solution approach
Methodology & technology stack
Relevant experience or past work
Shortlisting Process
Evaluation based on idea quality, clarity, innovation, and presentation
Top 20 teams shortlisted (maximum 60 participants)
Selected teams advance to the Final Round
Grand Finale – IIT Delhi
Inauguration: 16 January 2026
Finale Dates: 16 – 18 January 2026
Venue: IIT Delhi Campus
Award Ceremony
Date: 10 February 2026
Venue: Bharat Mandapam
Note: Award function is exclusively for winners
Important Timeline
Registration Opens: 22 Dec 2025
Registration Closes: 31 Dec 2025
Shortlisting: 1 – 10 Jan 2026
Hackathon Finale: 16 – 18 Jan 2026
Award Ceremony: 10 Feb 2026
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