About this hackathon
Co-organized with Ripple & Julius Baer
SingHacks is back for 2026 🚀 Join us 4-5 September in Singapore for the second iteration of Asia's Leading AI x Fintech focused hackathonA hackathon built for builders. Teams get real challenge statements shaped by industry experts and leading companies, then two days to build, test and pitch working solutions directly to decision-makers in fintech – not just judges.
Main Event
2-Day Hackathon
4th September: Kickoff Day3.00 pm : Registration for Participants4.00 pm: Welcome Address5.00 pm: Challenge Statement Reveal6.00 pm: Hackathon Officially Commences6.30 pm: Ripple Workshop: Building Businesses with XRP Ledger AI Starter Starter Kit7.00 pm: T54 Workshop: Introduction to x4029.00 pm: Venue Closes
5th September: Hackathon & Demo Day9.00 am : Venue Reopens for Participants6.00 pm: Hackathon Closes6.10 pm: Participant Pitching and Demo Day8.00 pm: Prize presentation & Closing Ceremony9.00 pm: Venue Closes
Prizes for HackersSGD $10,000 in Prizes across tracks spanning Wealth Management, AI and Digital Assets
Who Should Apply
SingHacks is open to anyone interested in building practical solutions, engaging with fintech experts and tackling real industry challenges in a fast-paced hackathon environment.
Participants may include:
Students and recent graduates
Software developers and engineersDesigners and product buildersStartup founders and entrepreneursFintech and financial services professionalsAI, blockchain and digital asset enthusiastsAnyone interested in solving real-world business problems
No specific professional background is required. Participants should be curious, collaborative and prepared to develop and pitch a working solution over the two-day hackathon.
You may apply as an individual or as part of a team. Solo participants are welcome, although joining with a team is highly recommended to make the most of the building experience.https://singhacks.com/
About Tenity
Tenity started in 2015 as an open innovation initiative at SIX, the Swiss Stock Exchange. Over a decade, it has evolved into a fully independent fintech innovation ecosystem operating across six hubs – Zurich, Singapore, London, Madrid, Istanbul, and Hong Kong. Today Tenity combines two engines: venture capital backing pre-seed to Series A founders across Europe and APAC, and innovation services connecting corporates and institutions with the startups they need to turn strategic goals into measurable outcomes.
With 1,600+ startups supported, 65+ institutional partners, and 200+ portfolio companies, Tenity is one of the most active fintech innovation ecosystems in the world.
About Ripple
Founded in 2012, Ripple is the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance. Its solutions span global payments, custody, liquidity, and treasury management, serving as a one-stop shop for moving, storing, exchanging, and managing value. Ripple’s stablecoin, RLUSD, and the cryptocurrency XRP underpinning these solutions, allow Ripple and its customers to shape the modern financial systemAbout Ripple
Ecosystem Partners
HeyMaxStapleMission+Unlimitt54
Community Partners
Singapore Global NetworkClaude SG Community