Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Territorial Army Opens Registrations for Terrier Cyber Quest 2026
The Territorial Army and CyberPeace are holding a technology competition called Terrier Cyber Quest 2026.
It is the third edition of this event.
The competition is about protecting computers, using artificial intelligence and spreading awareness about digital threats.
Students, cybersecurity experts, researchers, ethical hackers, developers, content creators and startups can participate.
There are three tracks for different types of skills.
Bug Hunting involves finding weaknesses in simulated important systems.
AI Kavach involves building tools to detect cyber threats, while the Creators Challenge involves making campaigns about threats such as phishing and deepfakes.
People can register until August 31, 2026, with the final event taking place in New Delhi from October 6 to 8.
The Territorial Army and CyberPeace have launched the third edition of Terrier Cyber Quest 2026.
The national hackathon focuses on cybersecurity, defence, artificial intelligence and digital awareness.
Students, professionals, researchers, ethical hackers, developers, creators, startups and technology enthusiasts can apply.
The three tracks are Bug Hunting, AI Kavach and the Creators Challenge, also called the National Creators Challenge.
Registration closes August 31, 2026; online shortlisting runs September 1-10, followed by a New Delhi finale from October 6-8.
- Who
- The Territorial Army and CyberPeace are organising the challenge for students, cybersecurity professionals, AI researchers, ethical hackers, developers, content creators, startups and technology enthusiasts.
- What
- Terrier Cyber Quest 2026 is a national cybersecurity and technology hackathon with Bug Hunting, AI Kavach and the Creators Challenge tracks.
- When
- Registrations close August 31, 2026; online shortlisting runs September 1-10; the grand finale is October 6-8; and the awards ceremony is October 9.
- Where
- Registration is through the official TCQ portal, and the grand finale will be held in New Delhi.
- Why
- The competition seeks technology-based solutions for emerging cybersecurity and national-security challenges and aims to identify talent in cyber defence, artificial intelligence and digital awareness.
- Event
- Terrier Cyber Quest 2026, the third edition of the competition
- Organisers
- Territorial Army in collaboration with CyberPeace
- Registration deadline
- August 31, 2026
- Competition tracks
- Bug Hunting, AI Kavach and the Creators Challenge, also described as the National Creators Challenge
- Online shortlisting
- September 1-10, 2026
- Grand finale
- A 36-hour finale in New Delhi from October 6-8, 2026
- Awards ceremony
- October 9, 2026
