The WAVES Anti-Piracy Challenge, a core component of the Create in India Challenges, addresses the escalating issue of digital content piracy. Organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, this challenge seeks to foster innovative solutions in fingerprinting and watermarking technologies, encouraging participation from individuals, research teams, startups, and established organisations.
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the Anti-Piracy Challenge, part of the prestigious WAVES Summit 2025 – a leading platform for Media & Entertainment innovation.
This groundbreaking initiative is powered by Tata Consultancy Services, supported by Indiaslink and driven by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and Confederation of Indian Industry, with innovation partner Hack2skill. Together, we’re strengthening the fight against piracy in the Software and media landscape.
Don’t miss out! 🌐 Register now and become a part of this revolution in content protection.
Time and Location:
Event: Anti-Piracy Challenge
Date: 5th – 9th February 2025
Location: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Objectives:
This challenge aims to encourage and promote innovative solutions developed by homegrown companies in the fields of fingerprinting and watermarking technologies. By fostering local innovation, the challenge seeks to:
- Provide a platform for domestic companies to showcase their solutions and gain industry recognition.
- Encourage the development of novel techniques that enhance the security and traceability of digital media.
- Promote practical applications that can be seamlessly integrated into existing media workflows.
- Support the growth of new technologies addressing current and emerging challenges in content protection.
Eligibility Criteria:
Challenge Categories:
- Fingerprinting Technologies: Develop methods to identify pirated content through unique content fingerprints.
- Watermarking Technologies: Innovate robust watermarking techniques to trace and secure media assets.
- Blockchain and Digital Rights Management (DRM): Explore cutting-edge approaches in blockchain and DRM to ensure content protection.
Submission Details
Last Date for Submission: 10th January 2025
Registration Link : https://antipiracychallenge.my.canva.site/
Seize this opportunity to showcase your ideas, contribute to the fight against piracy, and make a mark in the content security industry.
