Applications are now open for the Innovate X Hackathon, a premier side event of the AGS 2025 conference that invites students, entrepreneurs, and tech visionaries to a 3-day innovation sprint to bring groundbreaking FinTech ideas to life.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Hackathon.
- For: Students, entrepreneurs, developers, and business strategists in Saudi Arabia.
- Key Benefits: Expert mentorship, funding opportunities, and entry into incubation programs for top teams.
- Location: Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Hackathon Overview
The Innovate X Hackathon is a three-day event designed to fuel FinTech innovation in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Participants will be empowered to transform ideas into scalable business ventures through access to expert mentorship, immersive workshops, and strategic funding opportunities. Final submissions will be evaluated by FinTech experts, and top teams will earn entry into incubation programs powered by DTV, accelerating their journey from concept to startup.
Hackathon Tracks & Challenges
Participants will innovate on solutions across seven key FinTech tracks:
- Open Banking: Develop seamless, API-based financial services.
- Digital Payments 2.0 & Remittances: Design AI-powered BNPL systems and secure digital transaction platforms.
- AI-Powered Financial Advisors: Build robo-advisors and finance management tools.
- SME Financing & PropTech: Innovate in SME financing and invoice-based funding tools.
- InsurTech: Leverage AI to streamline digital insurance and claims processing.
- Cybersecurity & RegTech: Create fraud detection and AML tools.
- Social & Sustainable FinTech: Design ESG-compliant platforms supporting green finance and carbon trading.
Who Should Join?
The hackathon is open to a wide range of participants, including:
- Students & Recent Graduates
- FinTech Innovators & Developers
- Business Strategists
- Designers & Product Thinkers
Event Details
- Dates: December 2–4, 2025.
- Location: Building 54, KFUPM, Dhahran.
How to Apply
Applications are now open. As no deadline is specified, interested individuals and teams are encouraged to apply promptly to secure a spot.
Apply Here for the Innovate X Hackathon.
About the Organizer
The Innovate X Hackathon is a premier side event of the AGS 2025 conference, designed to foster an entrepreneurial mindset and drive the creation of real-world FinTech solutions in Saudi Arabia.
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