We’re excited to launch a new initiative supporting the global CTF community, from organizers building top-tier events to the teams solving challenges at the highest level.
The Hex-Rays CTF Sponsorship Program is designed to empower ethical hackers, amplify rising talent, and give back to the community that push reverse engineering forward. So whether you’re hosting a competition or competing on the world stage, we want to help.
Two Ways to Get Sponsored
CTF Event Sponsorship
We sponsor (1) CTF event per quarter, providing support through:
- Free IDA Pro licenses for winners and organizers (product-tier varies)
- Swag for participants (depending on event size)
In return, we ask for logo placement and sponsor mentions in the CTF event promotions.
We accept event sponsorship applications year-round. Events must be established and submitted at least three months in advance. Full details can be found on our detailed webpage below.
Team Sponsorship
We’re sponsoring (4) CTF teams for a full year - (3) Top Tier teams and (1) Rising Star team.
Each selected team receives:
- Free IDA Expert-6 licenses (up to 5 team members)
- Monetary support for travel to one in-person event per sponsored year
- Swag and gear for your squad
- A platform to share your skills with the broader community
In return, we ask that teams contribute at least 1 public write-up and create 1 CTF challenge during their sponsorship year.
Learn More & Apply
For more information, head on over to our official sponsorship page for full details, application deadlines, and other requirements: https://hex-rays.com/ctf-sponsorship-program
