Warm greetings from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), Ahmedabad.
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU), in association with the CAWACH Kendra (an initiative of the Government of Gujarat under the Education Department), in collaboration with the Home Department, Government of Gujarat, and supported by the Gujarat Council on Science & Technology (GUJCOST), is organizing a national-level hackathon titled CyberAIthon 2026 – “Securing Viksit Bharat with Artificial Intelligence.”
CyberAIthon 2026 is a 36-hour non-stop national hackathon aimed at fostering innovation in Artificial Intelligence-driven cybersecurity solutions. The event provides a unique platform for students, researchers, startups, and industry professionals to collaborate, innovate, and develop impactful solutions addressing emerging cyber threats and national security challenges, contributing towards the vision of Viksit Bharat.
We cordially invite your esteemed organization/institution to nominate teams of talented students, developers, innovators, and professionals to participate in this prestigious national event.
Key Highlights of CyberAIthon 2026:
§ 36-hour non-stop national hackathon on AI and Cyber Security
§ Real-world problem statements focusing on national and internal security challenges
§ Participation from academia, industry, startups, and research organizations
§ Mentorship by experts from government, industry, and academia
§ Networking and collaboration opportunities with leading innovators
§ Opportunity for incubation and further development of solutions
Prize Money:
§ 🥇 First Prize: ₹1,00,000/-
§ 🥈 Second Prize: ₹75,000/-
§ 🥉 Third Prize: ₹50,000/-
§ 🎖 Special Awards and Consolation Prizes for outstanding innovations
The event is scheduled to be held from 6th to 8th March 2026. We encourage your organization to nominate enthusiastic and capable teams to actively participate and contribute towards strengthening India’s cybersecurity ecosystem.
For detailed information regarding themes, eligibility criteria, guidelines, and registration, please visit the official website:
🔗 https://cyberaithon.baou.edu.in
You may also reach us at: cyber...@baou.edu.in
We look forward to your active participation and valuable support in making CyberAIthon 2026 a grand success.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
Prof. Nilesh K Modi
Professor and Director, School of Computer Science
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Email: niles...@baou.edu.in | Contact: +91 9978404044