JAVA AI HACKATHON 2026

Build the Future of Banking with AI!
Think you can revolutionize digital banking? Join the Java AI Hackathon 2026 and build an intelligent fintech application using Banking APIs and AI.
Compete with the best innovators, solve real-world financial challenges, and win exciting cash prizes!

## 💰 Prizes

🥇 Winner: ₹50,000
🥈 Runner-up: ₹25,000
🥉 Second Runner-up: ₹10,000

## 👥 Team Size

• 4 Members per Team
• One registration per team
• Each participant can be part of only one team
• Individual registrations are also welcome. Individual participants can connect with other registered participants to form a team.

## 🚀 The Challenge

Build an AI-powered fintech solution using the Banking APIs provided to create smarter, personalized banking experiences.
Your solution should demonstrate features such as:

• Unified Financial Dashboard
• AI-powered Spending Insights
• Personalized Financial Recommendations
• Conversational AI Assistant
• Smart Financial Workflows

You are free to use any programming language, framework, cloud platform, or AI model.

## 📦 What You'll Submit

• Working Prototype
• Architecture Overview
• README
• Live Demo / Presentation

## 🏆 Evaluation Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Innovation & Creativity
• User Experience
• Effective API Integration
• AI & Automation Capabilities
• Technical Implementation
• Final Presentation

## 📌 Rules

• Teams must consist of 4 members.
• All submissions must be original.
• Open-source tools and AI models are allowed.
• Judges' decisions will be final.

## 💡 Why Participate?

• 🏆 Win up to ₹50,000
• 🤖 Build a real-world AI + FinTech solution
• 🔗 Work with Banking APIs
• 🚀 Showcase your innovation and technical skills
• 🤝 Network with fellow developers and AI enthusiasts

## 💻 What's Provided?

• 🔗 Banking API access
• 🤖 Complimentary Claude AI access during event
• 🤝 Networking opportunities

## 💳 Registration Fee

₹500 per participant

Gather your team, bring your ideas, and build the future of intelligent banking!