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IEDC MACE PRESENTS

HACKIFY 3.O

HACK TO DEFY

> STATUS: 36-HR SPRINTDIRECTIVE: PREDICT | PROTECT | REBUILD
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36 HOURSNON-STOP INNOVATION
NATIONAL LEVELTOP TALENT. ONE STAGE.
WAR-TECHPREDICT. PROTECT. REBUILD.

STRATEGIC SECTORS

Innovation Tracks

[ SECTOR 01 ]

Defence Tech

Build next-generation tools at the intersection of AI and national security — autonomous systems, predictive threat modelling, and intelligent surveillance platforms designed for real-world defence applications.

[ SECTOR 02 ]

Cyber Defence

Fortify critical infrastructure, secure communication protocols, and create resilient systems for high-risk digital environments.

[ SECTOR 03 ]

Humanitarian Aid

Build supply chain logistics for rapid resource deployment and verified distribution tracking in disaster and crisis zones.

[ SECTOR 04 ]

Crisis Healthcare

Design field-ready diagnostics, remote clinical support platforms, and AI-assisted triage systems that function reliably in resource-constrained emergency environments.

[ SECTOR 05 ]

Information Integrity

Deepfake detection, truth-verification layers, and anti-misinformation tools for public trust and cognitive security.

[ SECTOR 06 ]

Reconstruction

Engineer smart urban planning tools, heritage preservation technologies, and economic revitalization platforms that support communities in rebuilding after crisis or conflict.

[ SECTOR 07 ]

Open Innovation

Wildcard track for disruptive technologies that address unforeseen challenges in security, research, and humanitarian defence.

Program Timeline

Hackify 3.O

MACE Kothamangalam · 36-Hour Offline Sprint · Oct 1–3, 2026

Aug 2026 — 3rd week

Registration Opens

Applications open on Devfolio

Sep 2026 — 2nd week

Registration Deadline

Last date to submit your application

Sep 2026 — 3rd week

Shortlisted Teams

Selected teams notified

Oct 1 – 3, 2026

Hackathon

36-hour offline sprint at MACE Kothamangalam