Ukraine’s cybersecurity landscape needs fresh ideas and innovative solutions. In response to this challenge, USAID, DEV Challenge, the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, and the Ukrainian Startup Fund are hosting the Cybersecurity Innovations Hackathon.
Goals:
- Identify and support the development of innovative cybersecurity solutions.
- Modernize protection systems for the energy sector.
- Discover new talent and launch promising cybersecurity products.
Who Can Participate?
The hackathon invites a wide range of specialists:
- Developers, engineers, and network architects
- Cybersecurity professionals of all levels
- Students and young specialists
- Energy sector specialists
- Startups and project managers
What to Do?
Participants will choose one of three tracks:
- Advanced Cyber track: Develop cutting-edge solutions using AI, ML, IoT, and Big Data.
- ICS Solutions track: Create solutions to protect the energy sector.
- Secret Challenge: A special task for experienced cyber professionals.
How to Participate?
- Assemble a team or find one with the help of the organizers.
- Register by August 1st at https://www.devchallenge.it/cshack.
- Join the online stage from August 1st to 9th.
- Present your solution at the offline final in Kyiv on August 10th.
What’s Next?
The best solutions will receive grants for development from the Ukrainian Startup Fund.
Important:
- Dates: August 1-10, 2024
- Format: Hybrid (online + offline)
- Organizers: USAID, DEV Challenge, Ministry of Digital Transformation, Ukrainian Startup Fund, UNIT.City
Don’t miss your chance to contribute to Ukraine’s cyber defense!
