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Empower the Next Generation of Financial Leaders

Welcome to the FinBilim FinTech Hackathon 2025! We're challenging high school students from around the world to build impactful financial technology solutions that solve real-world problems.

Whether you're passionate about democratizing financial education, improving banking accessibility, revolutionizing payment systems, or creating tools for financial inclusion, this is your opportunity to turn your ideas into reality.

Hybrid Competition Format:

Stage 1 (December 1-29, 2025) - Build Your MVP

• Two full weeks to develop your Minimum Viable Product
• Access to exclusive workshops with guest speakers from the FinTech industry
• Flexible timeline allowing you to balance the hackathon with your studies
• Submit a written response detailing your solution
• Open registration - join anytime before the December 22 deadline!

Stage 2 (December 28, 2025) - In-Person 

• 8 hours to prepare and deliver a live pitch deck presentation
• Expert-led workshops to help you build the best product
• Present directly to industry professionals and judges

Note: Participation in Stage 2 (in-person) is optional

Event Highlights

💡 Everyone Welcome - We accept all types of innovative solutions 🤝 Team Collaboration - Form teams of up to 5 members 🎯 Real-World Impact - Focus on solutions that make a difference 🏆 Industry Recognition - Pitch to professionals and expand your network

Who Can Participate

This hackathon is open to all students aged 13-18 passionate about financial technology and innovation. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, we welcome you!

Important Dates

• December 1, 2025: Stage 1 begins, registrations open
• December 28, 2025: Stage 2 begins (in-person 8-hour event)
• December 29, 2025: All submissions due
• January 1, 2026: Winners announced!

Join the FinBilim Community

FinBilim is dedicated to empowering students to become the financial leaders of tomorrow. Through hands-on challenges, networking opportunities, and access to industry expertise, we're building a community of innovators ready to transform the financial landscape.

Connect with us:

• Website: https://finbilim.com/
• Instagram: @finbilim
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/finbilim

Ready to make an impact? Register now and start building the future of FinTech!

• Innovation & Creativity (25%)
  How novel and original is the solution? Does it offer a fresh perspective on existing problems? Is the approach creative and outside-the-box?
• Real-World Impact (25%)
  Does the solution address a genuine problem? How many people could benefit from this solution? Is the impact measurable and significant? Does it promote financial inclusion or accessibility?
• Technical Implementation (20%)
  Quality of code and technical execution. Appropriate use of technologies and tools. Functionality and completeness of the MVP. Is the solution technically feasible at scale?
• Presentation (10%)
  Clarity of written response. Quality of demo materials. Professional communication. Completeness of submission.
• Design (10%)
  Does the design enhance user experience and engagement? Is the solution intuitive and easy to use?
• Feasibility & Scalability (10%)
  Can this solution realistically be implemented? Is there a clear path to scaling the solution? Have potential challenges been identified and addressed?