Business and Technology University (BTU) successfully hosted the AI and Cybersecurity Hackathon as part of the AI4Globe initiative, bringing together university students from across Georgia to develop innovative AI-driven solutions for cybersecurity challenges.
The hackathon highlighted the dual role of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity—while AI can be leveraged to prevent and mitigate cyber threats, it also presents potential security risks. Participants were tasked with designing and implementing AI models to enhance cybersecurity services, reduce cyber risks, and improve digital security measures.
Hackathon Structure and Key Phases
The competition was open to students from any university in Georgia with active enrollment status. Following an initial registration and proposal submission phase, selected teams participated in mentored sessions, where industry experts provided guidance on refining their AI models. The hackathon concluded with a demo day on June 25, where finalists presented their projects to a panel of judges and an audience of industry professionals.
Prize Distribution
The 15,000 GEL investment fund was awarded to the top three teams to support the further development of their prototypes:
- 1st place – 7,000 GEL
- 2nd place – 5,000 GEL
- 3rd place – 3,000 GEL
Industry Collaboration and Mentorship
As part of BTU’s MIT – Martin Trust Center membership, a special webinar was conducted to support hackathon participants in developing their AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.
The hackathon was made possible through the support of Webiz, an international software development company, Space International, a digital banking platform, and Exadel, a global technology company.