Build Bank

About the Competition: Build $ Bank is an open-to-all FinTech Hackathon that brings together students from diverse academic backgrounds to solve real-world financial challenges through innovative technology. Participants are encouraged to develop impactful solutions in areas such as Digital Payments, AI in Finance, Financial Inclusion, Fraud Detection, Wealth Management, Embedded Finance, and more. Timeline: 1 August – 1 September 2026: Registration and submission of entries. 15 September 2026: Announcement of the Top 15 shortlisted teams. 18 September 2026: Online mentorship session with the global team of YEL and industry experts (via Google Meet). 20 September 2026: Offline Grand Finale at IIT Delhi. Submission Requirements: Participants are required to submit: Startup Idea Presentation (PPT). Problem Statement. Proposed Solution. Key Features. Technology Stack. Working or partially functional prototype (recommended). Selection Process: Entries will be evaluated based on innovation, relevance, feasibility, scalability, technical execution, and potential impact. The Top 15 teams will advance to the Grand Finale at IIT Delhi. Shortlisted teams will receive mentorship to refine their solution and presentation before the finale. Grand Finale: Shortlisted teams will: Present their solution before an expert jury. Demonstrate their prototype. Participate in a live Q&A session. Compete for exciting prizes and recognition. Benefits: Solve real-world FinTech challenges. Build innovative technology-driven solutions. Receive mentorship from experienced professionals. Showcase your ideas at IIT Delhi. Network with innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts. Win exciting prizes and gain valuable recognition. Official Community: Join the official Build $ Bank WhatsApp community for updates, announcements, and queries: https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHKLqP2bg5g6agf41foFa7