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PolyFinTech100 API Hackathon 2026
What is PolyFinTech100 API Hackathon?
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Nurturing the
Next Generation of FinTech Leaders
The PolyFinTech100 API Hackathon is a premier initiative designed to bridge the gap between academic learning and the rapidly evolving financial services sector. By inviting students from Singapore's 5 local polytechnics to tackle real-world challenges, we provide a platform for innovation, mentorship, and professional growth.
Celebrating our 2025 GRAND champions
Cashless Crusaders | Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
PayTech category sponsored by NETS. Congratulations!
2025 HAll of winners
Grand champian runner-ups
insurtech
1st runner-up
Teen Titans | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
intelligent banking
2ND runner-up
Quantara | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT
merit
A Group of Very Stern Bears | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Category Champions
INsurtech
Teen Titans | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
INTELLIGENT BANKING
Quantara | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
PAYTECH
Cashless Crusaders | Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT
A Group of Very Stern Bears | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Category runner-ups
INsurtech
Hot Assets | Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
INTELLIGENT BANKING
Octonauts | Republic Polytechnic (RP)
PAYTECH
Catalyst | Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
SMART WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Algo-Fi | Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
Category merits
insurtech
Funtech Innovators
Singapore Polytechnic (SP)
intelligent banking
ThinkFast
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
paytech
Ezgame
Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
smart wealth management
BullsEye
Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Important Dates
Hackathon Kick-off & Registration
Online
Registration Deadline (Closes at 23:59)
Online
Host-Initiated Workshop
Online
Sponsor Clinic
Online
Learning Journey
Sponsor Offices
Category Finals (NYP)
Theatre For the Arts (TFA) @ NYP
The Grand Finals at SFF 2026
Singapore Expo
Hackathon Categories
Click on the image to download the problem statement for each of the categories.
ESG
Sponsored by CGSI
Paytech
Sponsored by NETS
Intelligent banking
Sponsored by OCBC
insurtech
Sponsored by Prudential
Customer experience
Sponsored by SCI
Judging Criteria
Your solution will be judged based on these six criteria
Prizes
Category Finals
Each polytechnic will select the teams to compete in the Category Finals in September held at Nanyang Polytechnic.
One champion from each category will advance to the Grand Finals to compete for the additional prizes on top of the category winnings.
5x Champion
$2,500
5x Runner-up
$500
5x merit
$200
Grand Finals
The champions of each category will come together to compete to be the Grand Champion
at the Grand Finals during the Singapore FinTech Festival in November.
Grand Champion
$4,000
1st Runner-up
$2,500
2nd Runner-up
$1,500
2x merit
$500
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Thank you to our valued partners for making this happen.
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Grand Sponsors
platinum sponsors
Project Management Workshop Sponsor
participating polytechnics
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