Hac'KP 2026 — Kerala Police Agentic AI Hackathon, ₹10L+ Prizes — Frequently Asked Questions

It is a national cybersecurity hackathon hosted by the Kerala Police. The 2026 edition focuses on Agentic AI for Investigations, asking participants to build AI-driven solutions for law enforcement and investigative workflows. It is a competition with cash prizes rather than an investment programme.

The total prize pool is ₹10 Lakhs+ (₹10,00,000+), with awards of up to ₹10 lakh. The pool is distributed across the winning teams rather than being paid to a single winner. The organisers have not yet published the split between individual places.

No. This is a competition with cash prizes, so it is non-dilutive — the Kerala Police does not take any equity or ownership in your solution, and prize money does not have to be repaid.

The hackathon is open to Indian nationals only. Within that, it is aimed at cybersecurity enthusiasts, AI and machine learning developers, students, and working professionals. You can enter on your own or as part of a team.

No. Neither DPIIT recognition nor MSME registration has been listed as a requirement. Eligibility here rests on being an Indian national, and the event is open to students and professionals alike.

Yes, both teams and individual participants are welcome to apply. A specific team-size limit has not been announced yet — the organisers have said the detailed criteria will be published on the official event page.

The 2026 edition is themed around Agentic AI for Investigations. Participants are challenged to create innovative AI-driven solutions that support law enforcement and investigative workflows.

The hackathon window runs from June 1 to June 30, 2026. Registration stays open until July 31, 2026.

That has not been confirmed yet. The organisers have stated that the exact format, along with the judging criteria, will be announced closer to the event, so keep an eye on the official event page.

Registration happens through the official Internshala competition page for the event at internshala.com/competitions/hackp-2026/. Complete your entry there before the July 31, 2026 deadline.

The application deadline for Hac'KP 2026 — Kerala Police Agentic AI Hackathon, ₹10L+ Prizes is Closed (31 Jul 2026). Deadlines can be revised, so reconfirm on the official source before applying.