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Event Type
in person
953
Participants
₹100,000
Prize Pool
85
Est. Projects
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Quality Score
Quality Score
72/100
High confidence
Organiser16/20
Event Maturity14/20
Sponsors18/25
Participants12/20
SHIELD 1.0 is a high-intensity, security-driven 24-hour challenge hosted in Jaipur, bringing together developers, cybersecurity researchers, innovators, and problem-solvers to build advanced technological solutions that strengthen India’s internal security, intelligence capabilities, and law-enforcement efficiency.Over one focused day, participants will collaborate to design and prototype impactful systems centered around surveillance intelligence, digital forensics, cybercrime prevention, public safety, and AI-enabled enforcement tools.
Enhanced Participant Experience:
Part of the prize allocation supports participant engagement through meals, working infrastructure, and necessary amenities.
Prizes are structured to reward innovation depth, real-world impact, and technical robustness.
Why This Event Matters:
SHIELD 1.0 goes beyond traditional hackathons by focusing on solutions that directly contribute to national security and public protection.
The event emphasises long-term impact, encouraging participants to build systems that can evolve into deployable tools for law-enforcement agencies.
Top teams may progress into extended collaboration or pilot opportunities with BPR&D and partner organisations.
The hackathon aims to initiate a long-term pipeline of innovation for smart policing, cyber intelligence, and public safety technology.
Who Should Attend:
Open to anyone passionate about building technology for security, intelligence, and law enforcement.
Ideal for students, beginners, and experienced developers interested in:
Surveillance systems
Cybersecurity
AI/ML for public safety
Digital forensics
Open-source intelligence (OSINT)
Crime analytics and secure systems
What to Expect:
A sustained, high-energy 24-hour development sprint.
Close guidance from senior mentors, practitioners, technologists, and officers working in security and enforcement domains.
Deep exploration of:
Drone & AI-based surveillance
Social media drug trafficking analysis
Identity verification systems
Data ingestion, indexing, and cross-agency analytics
Final prototype presentations to a panel of judges from BPR&D and partner institutions.
Further Information:
Detailed schedules, rules, facilities, judging criteria, submission guidelines, and campus policies are available at https://shield.cdtijaipur.in/
Operations12/15
Why this score
Strong organiser track record
Returning event
Well-sponsored
Missing data
Prize details
Code of conduct
SHIELD 1.0 by BPR&D (CDTI), Jaipur | Hackathon Radar