

IEDC MACE PRESENTS
HACK TO DEFY
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 1–3, 2026
Aug 2026 — 3rd week
Applications open on Devfolio
Sep 2026 — 2nd week
Last date to submit your application
Sep 2026 — 3rd week
Selected teams notified
Oct 1 – 3, 2026
36-hour offline sprint at MACE Kothamangalam
Aug 2026 — 3rd week
Applications open on Devfolio
Sep 2026 — 2nd week
Last date to submit your application
Sep 2026 — 3rd week
Selected teams notified
Oct 1 – 3, 2026
36-hour offline sprint at MACE Kothamangalam