Build$Bank, is an OPEN TO ALL FinTech Hackathon that invites students from diverse disciplines to solve real-world financial challenges using technology. Participants will design innovative solutions across domains such as digital payments, AI in finance, financial inclusion, fraud detection, wealth management, and embedded finance, with the goal of transforming ideas into impactful startup ventures.
1 Aug – 1 Sept 2026 — Registration + Idea Submission Round
15 September 2026 — Shortlisted Teams Announcement (Top 15 teams)
18 September 2026 — Mentorship Round
Shortlisted teams will receive mentorship from the global team of YEL. Mode of conduct: online, via Google Meet.
20 September 2026 — Offline Grand Finale at IIT Delhi
An innovation-based competition where teams work on solving real-world challenges within a limited timeframe and present practical solutions before a panel of judges.
Qualification Process
Online Screening Round
Participants will submit:
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Startup Idea Presentation (PPT)
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Problem Statement
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Proposed Solution
Based on the evaluation, the top 15 shortlisted teams will be invited to the offline Grand Finale at IIT Delhi
