C3iHub

Name

C3iHub

Legal name

IHUB NTIHAC FOUNDATION

Website

https://c3ihub.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cybersecurity Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Cyber Defense & Information Security (National Security) (BPAIAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party/Vendor Security Awareness & Supply Chain Risk Training (EDABAGAM), Application Security & Secure Software (DevSecOps) (EDAOAIAK), Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) Systems (IMABAOAA)

Keywords

• Cybersecurity research
• Critical infrastructure security
• Cybercrime investigation
• Blockchain identity
• Cybersecurity training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kanpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Mission Funding: C3iHub operates as a Section-8 company under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) funded by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India. Primary funding comes from government grants and mission-based allocations for cybersecurity research and development.
2. Professional Cybersecurity Services: Revenue from providing VAPT (Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing), DFIR (Digital Forensics and Incident Response), GRC (Governance Risk and Compliance) services to enterprises, government organizations, and critical infrastructure operators on a contract basis.
3. Training and Skilling Programs: Revenue generation through specialized cybersecurity training programs for government departments, defense forces, law enforcement, and corporate clients. Programs include customized training curricula, large-scale skilling initiatives, and professional certification courses.
4. Startup Incubation: Incubation program providing funding support, technical mentorship, and business support to cybersecurity startups. C3iHub has supported 49 startups across 6 cohorts, generating commercialized products and intellectual property.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur that develops cybersecurity technologies, builds cyber-defense solutions for critical infrastructure, and delivers professional training programs. It operates as a Section-8 not-for-profit under India's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), translating academic research into deployable security products and services.

Product overview

C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur offering a comprehensive cybersecurity portfolio comprising indigenous technology products and professional services. The core offerings include three main solution pillars: (1) Critical Infrastructure Security with IT/OT Security Operations Centers and Cybersecurity Capability Maturity Model (CSCMM); (2) Tamper-proof Data Storage & Sharing featuring Self-Sovereign Identity Credentials, Entry Exit System, and Transferrable Development Rights (TDR) System; and (3) Cybercrime Tracking & Investigation including the Cybercrime Investigation Framework, Crypto Forensics Tool, and ADAPT honeypot system. Complementing these are professional services including VAPT (web, mobile, API, OT, cloud, automotive, endpoint, source code, Active Directory), DFIR, and Governance Risk and Compliance services. The organization also operates training programs (Cyber Commando, HQ Central Command, NIC, Ministry of Power, C-DOT, Crypto Forensics, Cybersecurity Skilling, Vocational Course) and the HACK IITK hackathon platform through C3iHub Arena.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hack IITK: Flagship cybersecurity hackathon of C3iHub, conceptualized by IIT Kanpur professors and experts, aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students to develop solutions against real-world cybersecurity challenges.
• CSAW
• ADAPT
• Cyber Commando Training Program
• CyberSuraksha Initiative

Products and services

• Crypto Forensics Tool Tool that supports cybercrime investigators in tracing and analyzing cryptocurrency transactions for law enforcement and forensic use.
• ADAPT (Anomaly Detection and Prevention Tool) Anomaly detection and prevention platform designed to safeguard cyber-physical systems and industrial control environments against cyber threats.
• SSI Credentials (Self-Sovereign Identity) Decentralized identity solution built on blockchain that issues and verifies self-sovereign digital credentials for organizations and individuals.
• Security Operations Center (SOC) Platform Proprietary SOC platform providing continuous monitoring, threat detection, and incident response capabilities for enterprise and government customers.
• Cybersecurity Training and Capacity Building Programs Professional training and certification programs covering topics such as cybercrime investigation, cyber defense, and security operations for professionals, law enforcement, defense personnel, and students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 140+ Army personnel trained in cybersecurity
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• IIT KanpurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent institution providing research facilities, academic expertise, and talent pipeline. C3iHub is established as a Section-8 company at IIT Kanpur under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
• Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar University (DBRAU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to launch Hindi cybersecurity course for students across 570 affiliated colleges, aiming to educate 3 lakh+ students on cyber threats.
• Vivekanand Incubation Foundation (VIF)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTripartite partnership with IIT Kanpur and DBRAU for launching online vocational cybersecurity program in Hindi for students in semi-urban and rural areas.
• Indian Army Central CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration for cybersecurity training program. Completed two batches training 140+ Army personnel in specialized cybersecurity certification with basic and advanced modules.
• Realme IndiamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerIndustry-academia-defence collaboration for CyberSuraksha Initiative, combining research capabilities, industry outreach, and defense operational expertise.
• MicrosoftmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for Cybercrime Investigation Framework development. Microsoft sponsors the framework and navigator tool for cybercrime incident response.
• Cyberabad Police CommissioneratemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for cybercrime investigation framework, providing law enforcement expertise and use case validation.
• Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for collaboration on cyber resilience through research, innovation, and capacity building.
• Indian Ports AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner5-year MoU for cybersecurity training and compliance programs including ISO 27001:2022 and IMO cybersecurity guidelines.
• National Informatics Centre (NIC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized cybersecurity training for NIC officials including digital forensics, offensive cybersecurity, malware analysis, and threat intelligence.
• Ministry of PowermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCybersecurity training program for power sector professionals under Central Electricity Authority, covering forensic analysis and threat assessment.
• C-DOTmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevSecOps training for telecom sector professionals, integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and secure coding practices.
• NMDCmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for cybersecurity collaboration with National Mineral Development Corporation.
• Maharashtra MetromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for metro cybersecurity resilience and protection.
• ARAImajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU for automotive cybersecurity and testing collaboration.
• I4C (Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Cyber Commando Training Program - 6-month residential course in collaboration with Union Home Ministry for creating cyber commandos.
• National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity capability maturity model (CSCMM) development.
• IIIT AllahabadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D support for cyber-physical systems security research.
• Indian Institute of Science (IISc)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D support for cyber-physical systems security research.
• Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University (CSJMU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for vocational cybersecurity course reaching 200,000+ students.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Dragos: Specialist OT/ICS cybersecurity vendor with a global industrial-customer base. Closest commercial analog to C3iHub's OT Security Operations Center and OT testbed capabilities, and a competitor for Indian critical-infrastructure OT security budgets.

Direct peers

• CDAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing): Government of India R&D organization under MeitY delivering cybersecurity, high-performance computing, and critical-infrastructure technology solutions. Directly comparable to C3iHub as a public-sector-led technology hub offering indigenous cybersecurity products, training, and applied research for national infrastructure.
• Sequretek: Indian cybersecurity company delivering MDR, SOC, endpoint protection, and compliance services to enterprises and government. Overlaps with C3iHub's enterprise-focused cybersecurity services and shared CERT-In empanelled positioning.
• CyberPeace Foundation: Indian non-profit focused on cybersecurity awareness, skilling, and cybercrime investigation capacity-building for citizens, law enforcement, and government. Comparable to C3iHub in mission, training-first delivery, and government partnership model across India's cybersecurity ecosystem.
• TAC Security: CERT-In empaneled Indian cybersecurity services firm offering VAPT, SOC, and risk-based vulnerability management to enterprises and government. Comparable to C3iHub's professional services arm (VAPT, GRC, SOC) targeting overlapping enterprise and public-sector buyers in India.
• SISA Information Security: India-headquartered global cybersecurity firm specializing in payments security, VAPT, GRC, and forensics. Comparable to C3iHub in DFIR, GRC, and VAPT services for regulated Indian enterprises and critical infrastructure operators.

Others

• Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In): India's national cybersecurity agency under MeitY, which C3iHub is empanelled by. Comparable as a counterpart authority shaping India's cybersecurity standards, incident response coordination, and provider empanelment — relevant ecosystem participant rather than competitor.

Broad incumbents

• CrowdStrike: Global cybersecurity incumbent delivering endpoint protection, threat intelligence, and managed SOC services. Comparable to C3iHub's SOC and threat intelligence platforms as the global benchmark against which C3iHub's indigenous solutions are positioned for Indian buyers.
• Data Security Council of India (DSCI): Industry body on cybersecurity and privacy under NASSCOM, driving India's cybersecurity policy, standards, and skilling initiatives. Comparable to C3iHub in shaping India's cybersecurity maturity frameworks (e.g., DSCI awards, CSCMM-like initiatives) and stakeholder convening.

Regional players

• K7 Computing: Indian-origin cybersecurity vendor offering endpoint, network, and enterprise security products with strong domestic government and enterprise presence. Comparable to C3iHub's indigenous cybersecurity product positioning, though commercially structured.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@C3iHub
• Facebookfacebook.com/C3iHub.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/c3i-hub
• Instagraminstagram.com/c3ihub.iitkanpur

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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