Opportunity brief
H7CTF 2026: The Third Chapter
H7Tex proudly presents the third edition of its international Capture The Flag (CTF) competition. H7CTF 2026 is a 36-hour global cybersecurity challenge built to push the limits of skill, persistence and teamwork.
As AI tools increasingly solve security challenges on their own, many competitions now reward the biggest tech budget over the sharpest mind. H7CTF 2026 is designed to change that, with an original scoring format so the best hackers win, not the biggest AI budget.
Link: https://2026.h7tex.com/
Event Details
- Dates: 26 September 2026, 9:00 AM IST to 27 September 2026, 9:00 PM IST
- Duration: 36 Hours
- Team Size: 1–4 members
- Categories: Reverse Engineering, Pwn, DFIR, OSINT, Web Exploitation, Boot2Root, Web3, Hardware, Cryptography, Cloud, AI and Misc
- Onsite Finals: 24–25 October 2026 at SRMIST, Chennai
Stage 1: Online Qualifiers (Global)
Open to players worldwide. Over 36 hours, teams will tackle challenges across all 12 categories. Top-performing teams will earn a spot in the onsite finals in Chennai.
- Date: 26 September 2026, 9:00 AM IST to 27 September 2026, 9:00 PM IST
- Format: Online, jeopardy-style CTF
Stage 2: Onsite Finals (Chennai)
The top teams from the qualifiers will battle it out in person at SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai.
- Date: 24–25 October 2026
- Format: Onsite, advanced team-based CTF
- Location: SRMIST, Chennai
Prizes
- 1st Place: ₹1,00,000
- 2nd Place: ₹60,000
- 3rd Place: ₹40,000
Additional rewards include industry certifications, course vouchers and tool licenses from our partners. Certificates will be provided to all winners and participants.