CODORRA

Bengaluru + Online48 Hours

CODORRA Hackathon 2026

48‑hour cybersecurity sprint. Teams of 3–5. Build useful products and present to operators and founders.

Hybrid participation

Participate online or offline

Build from anywhere. IRL in Bengaluru or online — submissions via Devpost + GitHub. Coordination on Discord + WhatsApp. Finalists present at Demo Day.

Venue
Bengaluru • 24/7 access
Infra
Fiber + backup 4G routers
Team
Teams of 3–5
Submissions
Devpost + GitHub links
Comms
Discord + WhatsApp
Theme
Cybersecurity focus
Judging
  • Judged on idea, execution, and presentation.
  • Finalists present live at Demo Day.
Ops & Perks
  • Food: simple pizza twice a day
  • Coffee on tap
  • Security: ID checks; venue open overnight
  • Swag: T‑shirts, stickers, certificates (shipping for online)
Choose your arena

Tracks

Pick one primary track for judging; crossover projects are welcome.

Core Cybersecurity
Detection, response, threat intel, secure infra.
AI + Security
Defensive AI, model safety, risk tooling.
Fintech Security
Fraud prevention, KYC/AML, compliance tools.
Open Innovation
Any high‑impact idea with strong execution.
Meaningful rewards

Prizes

Budget-conscious yet impactful — cash, credits, internships, and more.

Overall Winner
Cash + Credits + Internships + Gadgets
Second Place
Cash + Credits + Internships
Third Place
Cash + Credits
Best Online
Cash + Credits
Best Offline
Cash + Credits
Flow

Timeline

From kickoff to demo day — your journey mapped out.

  • Pre‑event (–36h to –24h)
    Onboarding

    Onboarding, sponsor sessions, marketing push.

  • Day 0
    Kickoff

    Opening, keynote, team formation → hacking starts.

  • Hack Period
    36 hours

    Venue open 24/7.

  • Day 2 (48h)
    Demo Day

    Final demos, judging, closing ceremony.

  • Post‑event
    Follow‑ups

    Prizes, mentorship follow‑ups, mini‑accelerator.

Logistics & Ops

Food: simple pizza twice a day + coffee; optional paid caterers.

Security: ID checks, overnight permissions in venue.

Swag: T‑shirts, stickers, certificates; shipping for online participants.

Ops tools: On‑site infra; Discord moderators for online track.

Partners

Sponsors & Community

We’re seeking ~$7k in partners. Own a challenge track (> $2k), run workshops, and access hiring opportunities. Email [email protected].

Gold
  • Stage mentions + logo on hero
  • Talk/workshop slot
  • Booth + hiring access
  • Custom challenge track (> $2k)
Silver
  • Logo on site + socials
  • Workshop/lightning talk
  • Shortlist access
Community Partner
  • Logo in partners
  • Social mentions
  • Ticket discounts (optional)
Good to know

FAQ

Join the build

Ready to register?

Secure your spot. Assemble your 3–5 person team and prepare for 48 hours of focus.

Entry fee: ₹1000 per head • Limited spots available