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 one (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 four (4) CTF teams for a full year - three (3) Top Tier teams and one (1) Rising Star team.
Each selected team receives:
- Free IDA Expert-6 licenses, for 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 one (1) public write-up and create one (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
