Bank Albilad, in collaboration with Fintech Saudi and Monsha’at, has announced the launch of the Albilad FinTech Hackathon 2025. The innovative event aims to foster innovation in the financial sector by bringing together talented individuals to develop real solutions for challenges in finance, savings, and financial planning.
Program Overview and Mission
The Albilad FinTech Hackathon is an innovative event that gathers talented and creative individuals—from students to developers—to collectively develop and find real solutions for challenges in finance and savings. The mission is to promote innovation by creating pioneering fintech solutions that meet the challenges of the banking market and the needs of the community.
Key Competition Tracks
The hackathon will focus on four main tracks, inviting participants to develop innovative solutions in each:
- Financial Planning: Designing digital tools to help individuals manage their money, track expenses, and achieve savings goals.
- Financial Technology (FinTech): Developing innovative fintech solutions that enhance digital services, such as digital wallets or savings products.
- Financial Analysis: Innovating tools to analyze spending data and use AI to provide personalized financial advice.
- Financial Education: Designing digital solutions focused on enhancing financial awareness and the culture of saving in an engaging way, targeted at youth and children.
Who Should Apply?
The hackathon is looking for a diverse group of talented individuals, including:
- Engineers
- Technologists
- Designers
- Developers
- Students
- Programmers
Key Dates and How to Apply
Event Dates: The hackathon will take place from September 7-13, 2025.
How to Apply: You can register to participate in the hackathon here.
About the Organizers
This event is a collaboration between Bank Albilad, a leading Saudi bank; Fintech Saudi, the key catalyst for the development of the fintech industry in Saudi Arabia; and Monsha’at, the General Authority for Small and Medium Enterprises in the Kingdom.
