Ai+ Smartphone has unveiled a five-year initiative called Project Trust+ to improve smartphone security with help from the community.
The program invites ethical hackers, developers, and security researchers to find vulnerabilities and contribute to a safer smartphone ecosystem.
Rs 100 crore commitment
The company has committed Rs 100 crore (~$10.5 million) over five years, with an annual allocation of Rs 20 crore (~$2.3 million).
Instead of relying only on internal teams, Ai+ will work with independent researchers to evaluate software, test security mechanisms, and responsibly disclose potential issues.
Ai+ says the initiative aims to create an open environment where collaboration strengthens product security.
The company believes smartphone security should evolve continuously as new threats emerge.
Project Trust+ is designed to encourage ongoing participation from India's cybersecurity community, rather than treating security as a one-time milestone.
The program also promotes transparency and accountability by letting external experts help identify and resolve security problems.
Project Trust+ complements Ai+'s broader privacy and trusted software strategy, including its sovereign mobile operating system NxtQuantum OS.
According to Ai+, the initiative reflects its goal of building devices that are secure by design and improved through regular community feedback.
Interested developers, ethical hackers, and security researchers can apply through the registration link on CEO Madhav Sheth's Instagram profile.
Ai+ says the program represents a shift toward collaborative security development, driven by continuous testing and public participation.
As smartphones become more central to daily life, initiatives like Project Trust+ could encourage more companies to work with the cybersecurity community to strengthen consumer trust.
