List of hackathons about fintech in 2019

Nigerian computer science, business, and entrepreneurial students and faculty in Nigeria! The Blockchain Industry Association of Nigeria (BIAN) invites you to participate in the Campus Blockchain Hackathon to be held at the Nile University of Nigeria in Abuja. The hackathon is not just for technologists! You can take part if you are a student or faculty member with an interest in blockchain technology, a business idea, and the aptitude to be part of a blockchain startup project team. Come and collaborate and compete against teams other Nigerian universities for the chance to go forward to the National Campus Blockchain Hackathon Grand Finale. Our hackathon tips page contains practical info on Campus Blockchain Hackathon participation!

PSD2 APIs are available. But what now? Few days before the Bankathon, nearly all European banks are obliged to offer APIs and provide access to their accounts and payments. So how will the banking industry change?What are the opportunities at hand in the European open banking world?Bankathon is coming to the Czech republic to find out the trends after PSD2! Bankathon is the biggest open bank-independent FinTech Hackathon in Europeand enabling partners, participants and guests to understand what will be driving the industry in the next 3-5 years. Join us in Prague to focus on innovative hacks around Open Banking and PSD2!

REGISTER NOW - APPLICATIONS CLOSES AUG 30!! PRIZING ANNOUNCEMENT COMING SOON We’re looking for different perspectives and talents to apply their skills towards solving some of the world’s most pressing problems. The event welcomes 500 participants, working in teams of four to six people. These teams can include developers, researchers, UX designers, artists, data scientists, civic innovators, marketing specialists, business students, and professionals of all disciplines. All Tech Jam participants who join us for the weekend will also receive a complimentary festival pass for Elevate!

With a smart Transport theme The Rocket Hack will be: a fun filled free event with a festival vibe, amazing food and entertainment as well as giving you the chance to network with likeminded peers, the interesting employers and the businesses partnering and supporting The Rocket Hack idea. Attendance by application – only the best will make it! Teams can be pre-formed or formed by us – mix of tech, creative and entrepreneurial skills Will accept 50-75 applicants Dragons den style pitch to a panel of judge

We aim to generate new ideas, and not to stop there, but to transform them into validated prototypes. If you have a sincere interest in solving problems and are eager to be challenged, it is the perfect place for you to be. Explore new opportunities, be an entrepreneur, and maybe even find your potential future partners, with whom you can run your startup.

Between Sep 6-8 2019, Harvard University's Northwest Building will be the site of the biggest Ethereum hackathon ever held in Boston. ETHBoston is an event for those who want to build the decentralized future; who choose to learn because they can, and build because they love to. You’ll get the chance to learn from the founders of Ethereum and meet with the industry leaders that are driving this technology forward. We’re also dedicated to providing top-notch mentors and other developers. For those that want to book travel early for low prices, apply fast as we will be doing rolling acceptances for both teams and individuals. It’s free of charge for everyone accepted, there will be free food and beverages. Don’t sleep on this one - submit your application here before it’s too late.

HACKATHON 2019 Themes Climate/Environment Agriculture & Rural Development Healthcare Safety Digital Platforms Development Skill based Education Smart Cities Miscellaneous Who can apply? BCS, MCA, BSc/MSc, Diploma, BE/BTech, ME/MTech Comp & IT Students Anyone from other stream/branch who has knowledge about programming *NOT applicable for working professionals Technology Stack: You can use any programming language or Technology Prizes, Trophies & Team Lunch/Dinner Prize #1:INR 10,000/- Prize #2:INR 5,000/- Prize #3:INR 4,000/- Prize #4:INR 3,000/- Prize #5:INR 2,000/- For More details, visit below link, http://www.fabsoftwarestock.com/events/hackathon-2019-for-tech-savvy-students/

Asian Hack is a 48-hour hackathon where students of different colleges come together in a group of 2-4 to share ideas and to develop innovative solutions to the challenges presented and faced by our societies through the medium of technology. The actual coding and presentation last for 28 hours. Each team is guided by mentors(who have been working in the field of IT and Management). Date: 24th – 25th August 2019 Venue: Asian School of Management and Technology Time: 6:33 AM onwards (28 hours program) Team Size: 2-4 Students (must be of the same college)

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This event is an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with lawyers, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, management consultants and others from industry to practice creative problem solving, learn about the business and practice of law, and hone your pitching skills. The event will take place on the weekend of the 9-11 August 2019.