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BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0
Bank of Cyprus is organizing the BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0 regarding the innovative technologies of the financial sector (Fintech) on 18-20 October 2024, which will take place in person at the IDEA Innovation Center.
GOAL
The goal of BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0 is to create innovative solutions around Fintech, up to the stage of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with the prospect of future development into full functional applications.
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The goal of BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0 is open to developers, startups, professionals, students, as well as anyone interested in taking part and actively contributing to the development of applications that promote innovative young entrepreneurship and the development of fintech services and applications.
In order to better prepare for the marathon, an Open Day information session will be held on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, at 17:00. At the Open Day, the organizers will present their vision to the contestants, offer direction, guidance and practical advice and allow time for questions.
Challenges
The applications that the teams will develop can respond in an appropriate operational technological way
to the following challenges, without these being binding:
Digital Euro
Real Estate
Digital Twins
Building Information Models
Conversational Banking
Timeline
Open Call
August 2024
Technical Specifications
12th August 2024
Open Day #Remote
26th September 2024
BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0
18th-20th October 2024
Timeline
Open Call
August 2024
Technical Specifications
12th August 2024
Open Day #Remote
26th September 2024
BoC Fintech Hackathon 5.0
18-20th October 2024
Prizes
For the teams that will be distinguished there will be significant monetary
and other prizes, which you can see below:
1st Prize
€5,000
2nd Prize
€3,000
3rd Prize
€2,000
Note!!
Best Use of Jinius APIs
+ €2,000
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The Makerspace at the University of Cyprus is a dynamic, collaborative environment designed to foster creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. Open to students of all academic backgrounds, entrepreneurs, and aspiring innovators, the space is equipped with cutting-edge technology and tools, providing a platform to turn ideas into reality. Whether you’re an experienced maker or someone looking to explore, our Makerspace serves as a hub for experimentation, exploration, and collaboration.
Among the state-of-the-art equipment housed in the Makerspace is the XTOOL D1 PRO 40W laser engraver and the Ultimaker S7 3D printer, both of which allow for precise, high-quality prototyping. In addition, our high-resolution 3D scanner and a mechanical arm capable of machine learning applications further expand the possibilities for innovation. Our interconnected PC, along with a range of Raspberry Pi and programmable chips, create an ideal environment for developing everything from software applications to hardware prototypes.
The purpose of our Makerspace extends beyond simply providing tools. It is a space for entrepreneurship and innovation. It serves as a launching pad for startups, offering entrepreneurs access to resources that accelerate product development and testing. The collaborative nature of the space fosters teamwork and idea-sharing.
Whether you’re working on an academic project, a business prototype, or simply learning a new skill, our Makerspace offers all the support and facilities you need to succeed. Our space empowers individuals to push the boundaries of creativity and innovation in a supportive, technologically advanced environment.
Support package:
Two dedicated seats at the CYENS TechHub, a cutting-edge co-working space tailored for startups, located in the vibrant center of Nicosia.
Scholarship of 50% for 1st place (in the case of a team victory, each member of the first place – winning team will receive the 50% scholarship), available to full-time new undergraduate students for the Bachelor Degrees in Computer Science and Data science. Students awarded the scholarship must remain in good academic standing throughout their studies, maintaining a GPA of (3.0/4.0) upon the completion of every academic year in order for their scholarship to be renewed and
Scholarship of 50% for 1st place (in the case of a team victory, each member of the first place – winning team will receive the 50% scholarship), available to full-time new postgraduate students for the Distance Learning Master Degrees in Computer Science and Data Science. Students awarded the scholarship must remain in good academic standing throughout their studies, maintaining a GPA of (3.0/4.0) upon the completion of every semester in order for their scholarship to be renewed.
In case of securing two (2) or more scholarships, the scholarship with the highest tuition fee reduction rate applies.
The scholarship does not cover the cost of books and other fees, such as the application fee.
Awarded participants must meet the required admission criteria as determined by the University of Nicosia.
Twenty-Five (25) Azure One time Pass(s) USD $300 each (to be provided for Hackathon participants who choose to use Azure environment)
Five (5) Azure one time Pass(s) USD $500 each (to be provided as prizes)
Partners
Cyta Business powers the BOC hackathon with cutting-edge 50G-PON Hyperfast Broadband Internet infrastructure, delivering speeds up to 30Gbps.
Technological and Organizational Support
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FAQ
The BοC Fintech Hackathon 5.0 will be the second open innovation action aimed at community and business activation to create innovative applications that contribute through technology and digitization to the goals of sustainability, education and entrepreneurship.
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To the team and its members. See the Terms and Conditions of BοC Fintech Hackathon 5.0 here.
Yes, existing and new teams can certainly participate in the competition.
#bochackathon
At BοC Fintech Hackathon 5.0 can participate scientists, engineers, programmers, economists, analysts and in general anyone who has an idea on issues related to the application of new technologies and is interested in developing it. The direction of creating groups between different subjects will be strengthened, as well as collaborations with external participants, such as professionals, academics, researchers or students.
We invite any interested individual, group or company to participate in the marathon:
- by developing original methodologies and applications that address these problems (participants).
- supporting this effort (mentors, sponsors, supporters, public organizations, companies, collective bodies).
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