FinAI Hackathon 2026
International Hackathon
Organized by Know Right, Ireland
- Round I (Idea / PPT Submission): 21 Nov 2026, 10:00 PM
- Result of Round I: 23 Nov 2026, 10:00 PM
- Round II (Online Presentation): 28-29 Nov 2026
- Result of Round II: 5 Dec 2026, 10:00 PM
FinAI Hackathon 2026 brings together visionary creators, developers, and innovators to build intelligent AI-powered solutions that address real-world financial challenges. The hackathon focuses on AI in Finance, encouraging participants to develop autonomous AI agents for fraud detection, smart financial planning, credit risk assessment, investment insights, and financial inclusion. The hackathon features two phases: Idea Pitching, where participants present innovative solutions, followed by Prototype Development and Demonstration, where they transform their ideas into working applications. With expert mentorship and access to advanced AI tools, participants will explore how intelligent financial agents can make financial services smarter, safer, more accessible, and more efficient.
1. AI-Powered Fraud Detection: Develop an AI system that identifies suspicious financial transactions in real time and helps prevent fraud.
2. Smart Personal Finance Assistant: Build an AI assistant that helps people manage expenses, control spending, and achieve savings goals.
3. Credit Scoring for the Unbanked: Create an AI model that assesses creditworthiness for people with limited or no formal credit history.
4. Intelligent Investment Advisor: Develop an AI tool that provides personalized investment insights based on financial goals and risk tolerance.
5. AI-Based Loan Default Prediction: Build a predictive system that helps financial institutions identify potential loan defaults early.
6. Financial Scam Detection: Create an AI solution that detects fake investment offers, phishing messages, and online payment scams.
7. Smart Budgeting for Small Businesses: Develop an AI tool that predicts cash flow, tracks expenses, and helps small businesses make better financial decisions.
8. AI for Financial Inclusion: Build a multilingual AI assistant that explains banking services and financial concepts to underserved communities.
9. Real-Time Market Risk Analysis: Create an AI system that analyzes financial news and market trends to identify potential investment risks.
10. AI-Powered Tax Assistant: Develop an intelligent tool that helps individuals and small businesses organize tax records, estimate tax liabilities, and identify eligible deductions.
Guidelines
- There is no registration fee for the participants.
- Guidelines / Rules of the Hackathon: Click Here
Timelines
- Round I (Idea / PPT Submission): 21 Nov 2026, 10:00 PM
- Result of Round I: 23 Nov 2026, 10:00 PM
- Round II (Online Presentation): 28-29 Nov 2026
- Result of Round II: 5 Dec 2026, 10:00 PM
Team Registration: Click Here
Contact for any query:
- Email ID: FinAI2026@theamse.org
Total Prize Pool : $1,200
Winner
$400
Award Count = 4
+ Certificate Included
Runner-up
$400
Award Count = 6
+ Certificate Included
Innovation Award
$400
Award Count = 8
+ Certificate Included