#HackTheCore
24h Cybersecurity & AI Battle
Build, break, defend — and compete for exciting prizes.
Students, researchers, and ethical hackers: submit your project or join the CTF.
Project submission deadline
00
Days
00
Hours
00
Mins
00
Secs
⏰ Submission deadline has passed.
Key Dates
Sep 15, 26
Project submission
Submit pitch deck & technical concept (AI/cyber security)
Submit pitch deck & technical concept (AI/cyber security)
Oct 15, 26
Finalist announcement
Top 20 projects selected for on-site hackathon
Top 20 projects selected for on-site hackathon
Oct 27, 26
24h Hackathon + CTF
Live coding, challenges, and attack/defense rounds
Live coding, challenges, and attack/defense rounds
Oct 28, 26
Pitching & Awards
Live demo, jury deliberation, prize ceremony
Live demo, jury deliberation, prize ceremony
CTF – Capture The Flag
24-hour non-stop competition. From beginner to expert challenges in Jeopardy & Attack/Defense format.
Teams of 1–5
24h non-stop
Web (SQLi/XSS)
Crypto
Reverse Eng
Pwn
Forensics
OSINT
Stegano
Network
Judging Criteria
- Technical complexity – 30%
- Innovation & originality – 30%
- Real-world impact – 20%
- Presentation & demo – 20%
All projects must be open-source (MIT/GPL) and include a live demonstration.
🏆 Prize pool details will be announced soon — stay tuned!
Submit a Project
Abstract, technical description, and team info. Deadline: Sep 15, 2026
Register for CTF
Join the 24h Capture The Flag battle. Solo or team up to 5 members.
Hackathon Day Schedule (Oct 27)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | Opening & Kick-off, rules briefing |
| 10:00 | Coding begins + CTF platform launch |
| 12:00 | Mentor sessions & workshops |
| 18:00 | Midpoint check-in & snacks |
| 23:00 | Final push / attack-defense phase |
| 09:00 (Oct 28) | Code freeze, preparation for pitches |
Powered by innovation partners
CLUSTER SECURITY
UAE