IEDC MACE COMMAND — ONLINEOBJECTIVE — 36HR TAKEOVER INITIATEDTARGET: INNOVATION. NO CIVILIAN CASUALTIES.CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF — GOOD LUCK, OPERATIVE
Innovation Tracks
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.
Fortify critical infrastructure, secure communication protocols, and create resilient systems for high-risk digital environments.
Build supply chain logistics for rapid resource deployment and verified distribution tracking in disaster and crisis zones.
Design field-ready diagnostics, remote clinical support platforms, and AI-assisted triage systems that function reliably in resource-constrained emergency environments.
Deepfake detection, truth-verification layers, and anti-misinformation tools for public trust and cognitive security.
Engineer smart urban planning tools, heritage preservation technologies, and economic revitalization platforms that support communities in rebuilding after crisis or conflict.
Wildcard track for disruptive technologies that address unforeseen challenges in security, research, and humanitarian defence.
Hackify 3.O
MACE Kothamangalam · 36-Hour Offline Sprint · Oct 9–11, 2026
Sept 10, 2026
Applications open on Devfolio
Sept 20, 2026
Last date to submit your application
Sept 27, 2026
Selected teams notified
Oct 9 – 11, 2026
36-hour offline sprint at MACE Kothamangalam
Sept 10, 2026
Applications open on Devfolio
Sept 20, 2026
Last date to submit your application
Sept 27, 2026
Selected teams notified
Oct 9 – 11, 2026
36-hour offline sprint at MACE Kothamangalam
FAQ // FIELD INTELLIGENCE
Everything you need to know before the mission begins — from registration and team rules to venue logistics and event flow.
Hackify 3.0 is the third edition of the flagship 36-hour national-level hackathon organized by IEDC MACE, bringing together innovators to solve real-world challenges through technology.