Overview:
The Department of Financial Services (DFS), in collaboration with the Indian Banks' Association (IBA), launched a nationwide Hackathon Series led by Public Sector Banks (PSBs), in partnership with premier institutions such as IITs, universities, and scientific research organizations.
As part of this initiative, DFS invited PSBs to share key problem statements and innovative ideas aimed at addressing real-world challenges in the banking sector.
Objectives of the Hackathon Series:
- Foster collaboration between Public Sector Banks, educational institutes, and students.
- Encourage innovation and prototype development on identified problem statements within the banking sector.
- Promote the use of technology and digital tools to improve banking services.
- Provide opportunities for entrepreneurship by identifying commercially viable solutions.
Hackathons conducted till date:
| Sl. No. | Bank Name | Participating Institutions | Grand Finale Date | Synopsis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bank of Baroda | IIT, Kanpur | 3rd October, 2025 | Download (125 KB)  |
| 2 | Bank of India | IIT, Hyderabad | 3rd September, 2025 | Download (458 KB) |
| 3 | Bank of Maharashtra | COEP Technological University, Pune | 10th August, 2025 | Download (1150 KB) |
| 4 | Canara Bank | IISc Bengaluru | 31st July, 2025 | Download (1350 KB) |
| 5 | Central Bank of India | Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology, Bhopal | 25th July, 2025 | Download (440 KB) |
| 6 | Indian Bank | IIT Madras | 7th May, 2025 | Download (475 KB) |
| 7 | Inidan Overseas Bank | B. S. Abdur Rahman Cresscent Indtitute of Science And Technology, Chennai | 9th May, 2025 | Download (372 KB) |
| 8 | Punjab & Sind Bank | Punjab Technical University, Hakandhar, Punjab | 18th September, 2025 | Download (1054 KB) |
| 9 | Punjab National Bank | IIT, Kanpur | 19th July, 2025 | Download (485 KB) |
| 10 | State Bank of India | IIT, Guwahati | 20th August, 2025 | Download (694 KB) |
| 11 | UCO Bank | Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology (IIEST), Shibpur | 17th September, 2025 | Download (507 KB) |
| 12 | Union Bank of India | K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai | 18th March, 2025 | Download (1028 KB) |