36-Hour Innovation Challenge
PSBs Hackathon Series 2025

FINSPARK
2025

Join Bank of Maharashtra & COEP Technological University for an epic 36-hour coding marathon that will reshape the future of FinTech and Cybersecurity

August 9-10, 2025
COEP Technological University
36 Hours Non-Stop

About the Hackathon

A collaborative innovation challenge bringing together brilliant minds to solve real-world problems in FinTech and Cybersecurity, powered by industry expertise

Collaborate

Work with talented peers from COEP Tech to build innovative solutions that matter

Innovate

Push boundaries and create cutting-edge solutions for banking and security challenges

Win Big

Compete for cash prizes and exclusive internship opportunities at Bank of Maharashtra

Organized By

In collaboration with leading financial institutions and government bodies

Indian Banks' Association - Leading banking industry body since 1946, representing public and private sector banks across India

Indian Banks' Association

Since 1946

Banking Industry Leadership

Representing 200+ Banks

Department of Financial Services - Government of India ministry overseeing banking, insurance, and financial sector policies

Department of Financial Services

Government of India

Policy & Regulation

Financial Sector Oversight

Bank of Maharashtra - Public sector bank serving millions of customers across India with innovative banking solutions

Bank of Maharashtra

एक परिवार एक बैंक

Public Sector Bank

2600+ Branches

COEP Technological University - Premier engineering institution established in 1854, fostering innovation and excellence in technology education

COEP Technological University

Estd. 1854

Engineering Excellence

170+ Years Legacy

Event Poster

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FINSPARK 2025 Hackathon Poster - August 9-10, 2025 at COEP Technological University. 36-hour innovation challenge in FinTech and Cybersecurity with cash rewards, internship opportunities, and national recognition. Powered by Bank of Maharashtra in association with Department of Financial Services and IBA.

Challenge Themes

Choose your battlefield and showcase your expertise in cutting-edge technology

FinTech

Bridging the Language Gap in Indian Banking

Develop innovative solutions to make banking services more accessible across India's diverse linguistic landscape. Create tools that break down language barriers and enhance financial inclusion for millions of users.

Cybersecurity

Automated Log Analysis for Threat Detection

Build intelligent systems that can automatically analyse all types of logs including security logs, event logs and detect potential threats. Leverage AI/ML to enhance cyber security monitoring and response capabilities in real time.

Event Timeline

Your 36-hour journey from registration to victory

Day 1
August 9, 2025
1
7:30 AM
30 mins

Team Registration & Verification

Teams verify registration and get seated

2
8:00 AM
1 hr

Team Acquaintance

Teams get acquainted and start planning

3
9:00 AM
1 hr

Breakfast & Networking

Fuel up for the challenge ahead

4
10:15 AM
45 mins

Inauguration Ceremony

Official opening and problem statement reveal

5
11:00 AM
2 hrs

Coding Session 1

The hackathon officially begins!

6
1:00 PM
1.5 hrs

Lunch Break

Teams come in batches for lunch

7
2:30 PM
3 hrs

Intensive Coding

Deep development phase

8
5:30 PM
45 mins

Tea & Snacks

Quick refreshment break

9
6:15 PM
45 mins

Coding Sprint

Final push before evaluation

10
7:00 PM
1.5 hrs

First Evaluation & Mentoring

Present progress and get expert feedback

11
8:30 PM
1 hr

Dinner

Recharge for the night coding session

Day 2
August 10, 2025
1
8:30 AM
1 hr

Breakfast & Fresh Start

Morning fuel for the final push

2
9:30 AM
1.5 hrs

Final Development Phase

Last chance to perfect your solution

3
11:00 AM
2 hrs

Second Evaluation Round

Demonstrate your progress to judges

4
1:00 PM
1.5 hrs

Lunch Break

Teams come in batches for lunch

5
2:30 PM
3 hrs

Final Coding Sprint

Polish and finalize your solution

6
5:30 PM
30 mins

Tea & Final Preparations

Last-minute preparations for final demo

7
6:00 PM
1.25 hrs

Final Evaluation

Present your complete solution to judges

8
7:15 PM
45 mins

Valedictory Ceremony

Results announcement and closing ceremony

Prizes & Opportunities

Exceptional rewards for outstanding innovation and dedication

85,000

Total Prize Pool

Combined across both tracks

Cash Rewards

One set of prizes for all participants across both tracks

Winners selected from top performers across both tracks

1
First Prize
50,000
2
Second Prize
25,000
3
Third Prize
10,000

All teams compete together - winners will be selected from the best solutions across both FinTech and Cybersecurity tracks

Internship Opportunity

Work with industry leaders on real-world projects

Bank of Maharashtra

Top-performing teams from both tracks stand a chance to receive internship opportunities at Bank of Maharashtra.

Work on real-world banking solutions
Impact millions of users
Mentorship from industry experts
Hands-on experience in FinTech & Security

Global FinTech Fest

Present your solution on the global stage

Global Recognition

Winning teams will stand a chance to present their innovative solutions at the prestigious Global FinTech Festival.

International platform exposure
Network with global FinTech leaders
Showcase innovation to investors
Global recognition & media coverage

Ready to Code the Future?

Join us for 36 hours of intense coding, innovation, and collaboration. Be part of the next generation of tech leaders shaping the future of banking and cybersecurity.