This hackathons is only open to students. Double check the event page for more information as this may mean only those from a particular university/country are eligible.
Event Type
online
51
Participants
$10,000
Prize Pool
4
Est. Projects
The FSF Case Conclave is First Step Finance's flagship case competition — a week-long, three-stage challenge designed to test participants across the full spectrum of financial thinking. From foundational knowledge to real-world problem solving, every round mirrors the pressure, rigour, and standards of professional finance. Register for free, participate as an individual or a pair (max 2), and complete all three rounds between May 24–31. No restrictions on college, year, or background. TALENT PARTNERS Haven Equities Bridging classroom theory and real markets. With a live $10,000 educational fund, Haven Equities gives students hands-on exposure to institutional-style equity research — learning to research, evaluate, and track equities like actual analysts. Youth Economy Lab (YEL) A global student-led community of 1,500+ members across 63 countries. YEL is changing how youth think about money through competitions, speaker sessions, and accessible financial education where it's needed most. Stay Connected Follow First Step Finance for live updates, round announcements, and daily finance content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firststepfinance_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-step-finance-101/posts/?feedView=all.
Judge Accessibility
Organizer email available25/25
Student-run event15/15
Actively looking for judges25/25
Small event (120 participants)10/10
No corporate sponsors10/10
New or emerging organizer10/10
Public registration available5/5
Online format (judge from anywhere)10/10
Top signals
Organizer email available
Student-run event
Actively looking for judges
Organizers
Alex Johnson
alex@example.org
Jamie Rivera
jamie@example.org
Sam Chen
sam@example.org
Estimated Audience
Mostly Students
ExperienceStudent
OccupationStudents
Beginner Friendly
Women in Tech
Technical Focus
AI95%
Web80%
Mobile25%
Industries
Healthcare
Education
Climate
Technologies
Python
React
OpenAI
Why this estimate
• Hosted by a university
• Open to students
• MLH member event
Estimate inferred from event metadata, not actual attendee data.