Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology in association with DSCI launches ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ with a combined prize money of ₹6.85 Cr

January 16, 2025January 16, 2025 Nellai Connect

Registration open from January 15 to February 14, 2025, for innovative solutions in API Security, Data Protection, Wearable Privacy, Clone App Mitigation, AI Threat Detection, and Biometric Security.

This initiative will provide mentorship, capability-building and market access, aligning with the goals of Digital India, Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat: Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY

The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) today launched the second edition of Cyber Security Grand Challenge i.e. CSGC 2.0 by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY. CSGC 2.0 being implemented by Data Security Council of India (DSCI)

The initiative focuses on strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity competencies and capability building in key areas paving the way for a more secure digital future. Most notably, Cyber Security Grand Challenge boasts a substantial increase in total prize money of INR 6.85 crores from INR 3.2 crores compared to its first edition, making it one of the most attractive and rewarding cybersecurity challenges in the nation.

Registrations are now open. All information around the challenge and registrations can be found at: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/cyber-security-grand-challenge/

Tackling cybersecurity challenges with IPR ownership

MeitY invites innovators, startups and budding entrepreneurs to participate in the Grand Challenge. A unique feature, the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) of the product being developed as part of the challenge will be owned by the respective startup. The whole process of CSGC 2.0 will run under various stages wherein mentorship will be provided at each stage.

Under the Grand Challenge, participants need to create solutions around six defined problem statement areas which include, API Security, Data Security, Wearable Device Security and Privacy, Clone and Fake App Mitigation, AI for Threat Detection and Incident Response, and Securing Next-Generation Biometric Systems.