// REGISTRATIONS OPEN

CTF&OpenInnovationHackathon

A hackathon that brings together coding, cybersecurity, and open innovation.

A 100% online, team-based coding challenge organised by Genesis Innovations. Showcase skills in Ethical Hacking, Web Security, Reverse Engineering, Digital Forensics and Open Source Intelligence — or turn a bold idea into a working prototype in Open Tech Innovation. Over ₹2,00,000 in cash plus Pre-Placement Interviews on offer.

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See the tracks
₹2,00,000+
Prize pool
02
Tracks
1 – 3
Team size
100% Online · Team-based
Format
// THE TRACKS

Two tracks. One stage.

Each track runs its own leaderboard, its own judging panel, and its own full prize pool. Pick the one that fits what you want to build — or break.

Track 0124-hour live round · online

Capture The Flag

Cybersecurity-focused challenges. One leaderboard.

A team-based CTF where participants demonstrate cybersecurity expertise and technical problem-solving across a live 24-hour round. Work through challenges spanning offensive security, forensics and intelligence — speed and depth both count.

For

Security researchers, ethical hackers, students exploring offensive security.

Categories
  • Ethical Hacking
  • Web Security
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Digital Forensics
  • Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)
Track 0224-hour live round · online

Open Tech Innovation

Turn bold ideas into meaningful solutions.

A team-based open track for builders. Apply technical thinking to a real problem, ship a working prototype and pitch it within the live 24-hour round. Judged on originality, craft, impact and presentation.

For

Builders, designers, early-stage founders and anyone with an idea in a drawer.

Suggested domains
  • AI / ML
  • FinTech
  • HealthTech
  • EdTech
  • Sustainability
  • Developer Tools
  • Social Impact
// PRIZE POOL · ₹2,00,000+

Two full podiums. Pre-placement interviews for every winner.

Each track awards its own Winner, 1st Runner Up and 2nd Runner Up — independently judged, independently paid. Every podium prize comes with a pre-placement interview opportunity. One cross-track “Unique Idea” award celebrates the most distinctive concept of the event.

  • 01WinnerOpen · ₹45,000CTF · ₹45,000+ PPI opportunity
  • 021st Runner UpOpen · ₹30,000CTF · ₹30,000+ PPI opportunity
  • 032nd Runner UpOpen · ₹20,000CTF · ₹20,000+ PPI opportunity
  • 04Unique Idea AwardOpen · ₹10,000CTF · —+ Certificate

* Amounts are before TDS. Winnings above ₹10,000 are subject to 30% TDS under Section 194B.

// TIMELINE

Three dates. One 24-hour round.

Team formation is open now on Unstop. The live round runs overnight on 14 – 15 Nov 2026, with results and prize disbursement within 30 days.

  1. 01

    Team formation

    15 Oct – 06 Nov 2026

    Register on Unstop and assemble your team of 1 – 3 members. Window closes 06 Nov, 10:02 AM IST.

  2. 02

    Online hackathon round

    14 – 15 Nov 2026

    Live 24-hour challenge round. CTF and Open Tech Innovation run in parallel from 14 Nov, 10:03 AM IST.

  3. 03

    Results & disbursement

    Within 30 days post-event

    Winners announced on Unstop. Cash prizes, PPI invites and certificates sent out within 30 days.

// JUDGING · OPEN INNOVATION

What the jury weighs.

  • Innovation & Originality25%
  • Technical Implementation25%
  • Real-world Impact20%
  • Design & UX15%
  • Presentation & Pitch15%
// RULES OF ENGAGEMENT

Play fair. Build real.

  • 01All work must be original and created during the event. Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed.
  • 02No attacking the CTF infrastructure itself — only the challenges are in scope.
  • 03No sharing flags, solutions or private hints between teams.
  • 04Top CTF teams must submit write-ups before prizes are released.
  • 05Plagiarism or pre-built projects lead to disqualification.
  • 06Organisers' and judges' decisions are final.
// FAQ

Questions, answered.

// THE CLOCK STARTS

Pick your track. Lock in your team.

Registration, team formation and payment all happen on Unstop. Follow along here for problem statements and the live scoreboard.

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