Track: Financial Empowerment

Financial technology is critical to the global economy and people’s daily lives. The fintech track is for hackers who want to use technology to improve the user experience by integrating it into financial transactions.

all challenge questions are suggestions, not requirements. Students can submit projects on any topics as long as it fits the track

Challenge Questions: Blockchain technology is still not entirely understood by the general population. How can awareness and application of blockchain address the racial wealth gap? In 2019, the FDIC reported that approximately 7.1 million households in the US were “unbanked”. What role can financial technology play in financial services to the unbanked? Are there solutions beyond banking? How can we imagine the concept of financial literacy to meet the generation needs/differences of Gen Z?

1st place: prizes up to $200 per participant, 2nd place: up to $150 per participant

All Prizes in amazon value