About the challenge
CODORRA is a two-phase cybersecurity hackathon where teams of 3-5 participants build practical security-related products.
Round 1 (Online Submissions): April 17 - April 27, 2026
Teams submit their projects online via Devpost and GitHub with complete documentation and working code.
Round 2 (Offline Demo Day & Judging): After April 27, 2026
Finalists are selected from online submissions and invited to present their projects in-person (or virtually) at our Demo Day. Judges will evaluate projects based on idea quality, technical execution, presentation clarity, and real-world applicability. Winners will be announced with cash prizes, internship opportunities, and continued mentorship.
The event supports both in-person participation in Bengaluru (with 24/7 venue access, internet, and basic infrastructure) and fully online participation coordinated via Discord and WhatsApp throughout the submission period.
Get started
Team Formation: Form a team of 3-5 members from any educational or professional background.
Online Submission Phase (Apr 17 - Jun 30): Work on your project during the submission window and submit on Devpost with a GitHub link by the deadline.
Selection & Notifications: After submissions close on June 30, finalists will be selected and notified.
Offline Demo Day (After June 30): Finalists travel to Bengaluru or join virtually to present their projects to judges, operators, and founders. Demo Day includes a 3-minute presentation, Q&A with judges, and final judging.
Post-Event Mentorship: Top teams receive continued support, mentorship, and opportunities to develop their projects into real-world products.
Requirements
What to Build
Build practical, impactful security tools that address real problems in one of our four tracks:
• Core Cybersecurity: Detection systems, incident response tools, infrastructure security
• AI + Security: Defensive AI solutions, model safety and robustness tooling, security risk assessments
• Fintech Security: Fraud detection and prevention, KYC/AML automation, compliance tooling
• Open Innovation: Any high-impact security-related project that creates meaningful value
Cross-track ideas are explicitly welcome—for example, an AI-driven fraud detection system combining AI + Security with Fintech Security. Teams pick one primary track for judging while being encouraged to push boundaries and blend domains creatively.
Emphasize execution and real-world applicability: judges reward teams that build working prototypes, ship usable features, and can articulate how their tool would be deployed by actual security teams or operators.
What to Submit
All submissions must include:
1. Project on Devpost: Register your team and submit your project via Devpost by the submission deadline (February 14, 2026).
2. Code Repository: A working GitHub repository with:
- Clean, documented code
- A README explaining the project, setup instructions, and usage
- Any relevant configuration files or deployment instructions
- Optional: Demo or test scripts
3. Submission Details on Devpost:
- Project title and description (2-3 sentences)
- Track selection (Core Cybersecurity, AI + Security, Fintech Security, or Open Innovation)
- Link to your GitHub repository
- Link to any live demo, video, or additional materials (optional but encouraged)
- Team member names and roles
4. Demo Readiness: Your project should be demo-ready by Demo Day. A working prototype, even with rough edges, is better than slides.
5. Presentation: Be ready to present your project in ~3 minutes at Demo Day, covering what you built, why it matters, and how it works.
Judging will be based on:
• Idea quality and relevance to cybersecurity
• Technical execution and code quality
• Presentation clarity and team communication
• Real-world applicability and potential impact
Prizes
Cash Prizes
This proze includes cash and other exciting Codorra themed goodies
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Yash Kulkarni
CEO/Purplerain
Judging Criteria
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Idea Quality & Relevance
Does the project address a real cybersecurity problem? Is the solution innovative and well-thought-out? -
Technical Execution
s the code well-structured, documented, and functional? Does the project demonstrate solid engineering principles? -
Presentation & Communication
Can the team clearly explain their project, its impact, and how it works in the allotted time? Are team members able to engage thoughtfully with questions from judges? -
Real-World Applicability
Could this tool or solution actually be deployed and used by security teams or operators? Does it solve a practical problem that real-world users face?
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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