India is now ranked among the top three start-up-friendly ecosystems in the world. Programs like Atal Innovation Mission, PM Research Fellowships, Start-up India Abhiyaan, Aatmanirbhar Bharat, SAMRIDHI scheme etc. are the foundations to establish India as a global epicenter of innovation. Both state and central governments have been emphasizing the need to encourage Innovation and Incubation. To support, the 'Make in India' policy of the Government of India, National Forensic Sciences University in collaboration with the Directorate of Forensic Science Services (DFSS) and under the auspices of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India is organizing Forensic Hackathon on 1st-2nd February 2023.

The objective of the event is to provide solutions for mitigating the challenges faced during forensic investigations and analysis. The hackathon shall have active participation from all the learning partners such as Central / State Forensic Science Laboratories, institutions and industries engaged in manufacturing forensic tools. Learning partners will be providing tools for easy learning and problem-solving skills to start-ups, innovators and collaborators. The aim of this Forensic Hackathon is to make a positive impact on crime investigation and crime prevention. The event will also discuss and deliberate all important issues and experiences to improve the criminal justice delivery ecosystem.

• To discuss with forensic scientists of Central and State Forensic Science Laboratories to understand their problems related to the scientific investigations of crimes where forensic science plays major role. 

• To find the creative ideas which may produce next generation methodologies or products which could help in the crime investigation particularly crimes against women and children. 

• To identify companies which are interested in manufacturing tools and technologies related to forensic science. 

• To encourage the competitive spirit among the students of eminent institutes/universities and colleges to shape-up their ideas startups, products.

• Boost-up the research and development in the domain of Forensic Sciences 

• Exchange of ideas among the students, forensic scientists, industry professionals, academicians and law enforcement authorities 

• Conversion of ideas which could be translated into product of forensic tools in India.