SwissHacks 2024 is a wrap!
From idea to impact - Write financial innovation history with us!
To create the future of finance, diverse skills and backgrounds are needed. Hence, we encourage students, developers, finance and banking experts, designers, marketers, innovation champions and curious minds to apply for the Swiss Hacks 2024!
SwissHacks 2024 is a wrap! Discover the winners below.
SwissHacks is an initiative by FIND and
powered by Tenity
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About SwissHacks
48-hours of on-site ideation on the future of finance are awaiting you at the Swiss Hacks 2024.
Join us to develop in a team innovative ideas that solve real-live challenges of the financial industry – and to not stop there but to transform them into validated prototypes, while being supported with workshops, mentoring, and feedback sessions. On the last day, you have the opportunity to present your project to an esteemed Jury – and the best teams will win exciting prizes!
The SwissHacks 2024 is your opportunity to meet like-minded people, develop innovative solutions, and broaden your skill set. If you are ready to create the future of finance, this is your sign to apply.
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Meet our Winners
Solution
Empowering organizations to start and succeed in their sustainability
Solution
Real-time report analysis with custom KPIs and visualizations for better decision-making
Solution
Instantly forging test cases that understand your business
Solution
Audio deepfake detection system
Solution
Fast, secure, low-cost cross-border payments with XRPL
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Hackathon Timeline
31 May
12.00 CET
Application Deadline
Submit your application as an individual or team until.
7th of May onwards
Participation Confirmation
You'll receive a confirmation whether you've been selected to participate.
28th - 30th of June
Hackathon Weekend
Solve exciting innovation challenges and bring your ideas to impact.
2 July 2024
17.30 CET
Networking Evening
Pitch at the exclusive SwissHacks 2024 Networking Evening with 150 selected guests. Hosted by Swiss Financial Innovation Desk, Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law and Tenity
3 July 2024
14.00 CET
Point Zero Forum
Winning teams will pitch during the Point Zero Forum 2024 on the Insights Stage.
SwissHacks 2024 Partners
The Swiss Hacks 2024 is brought to you by FIND and Tenity, in collaboration with the following Hackathon Partners:
Become Sponsor
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Hackathon Challenges
Challenge Sustainability Tools for Listed Companies
Challenge
Financial Innovation with AI
Challenge Revolutionize API Testing in Banking with GenAI
Challenge
Using AI against Deepfakes in Private Banking
Challenge
Evolving Finance with Blockchain
Meet the Speakers
Meet the Jury
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Why take part in SwissHacks 2024
Unlock new skills
During the Hackathon, you can learn new skills from your peers as well as through the provided workshops: From ideation to prototyping and pitching, our carefully curated sessions will broaden your skill set.
Expand your Network
Forge valuable connections with fellow Hackathon participants, representatives from the Hackathon Partners, Mentors, Jury members, and the broader Financial Innovation Ecosystem to grow your personal and professional network.
Win exciting Prizes
Elevate your innovation journey by competing for fantastic prizes: Stand a chance to showcase your idea at a side event of the Point Zero Forum, secure a ticket to the Selection process stage 2 of the upcoming Tenity Incubation program, and score a top-notch item.
Enjoy the Ride
Besides working hard on your idea and prototype, the side program and activities will make sure you have an unforgettable experience.
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SwissHacks 2024 Agenda
Welcome & Input session: Value proposition and Product Vision
Learn more about value proposition and product vision.
Input Session: Customer Validation
Learn about Customer validation, how to conduct customer interviews and synthesise learning to turn them into insights.
Welcome & Pitching practice
Pitch to pitch experts and Tenity team to get feedback and refine pitch.
SwissHacks is an initiative by FIND and
powered by Tenity
Frequently Asked Questions
Thanks to the Swiss Hacks 2024 Partners, admission to the Hackathon is free. We also provide food and drinks for the whole weekend.
Application deadline is on April 30th, 2024, 12.00 am CET. We will let you know by May 7th, 2024, whether you have been admitted to the Hackathon.
You do not need to apply with a team. There will be a moderated team matching session on Friday evening during which the teams are formed. If you already know with whom you would like to work together during the weekend, you may apply as a team.
No, you will not need to be physically presented all 48 hours. Your physical presence is required during the working hours of the Hackathon, including necessary training and mentorship sessions indicated in the flow that will be notified to all participants in advance.
Yes, travel reimbursement is available. Attendees traveling from neighboring countries to Switzerland (France, Germany, Liechtenstein, Austria, Italy) are eligible for a reimbursement of CHF 50. Those coming from non-neighboring countries are eligible for a reimbursement of CHF 100. Eligibility requires the presentation of valid travel proof, such as an itinerary, ticket, or, in the case of travel by car, a fuel station receipt.
Yes! Swiss Hacks is open to anyone interested in building innovative products and services, which requires more than just being able to code. Hence, we encourage students, hackers, finance and banking experts, designers, innovation champions and curious minds to apply.
Further, thanks to the workshops throughout the weekend and the support of the mentors and Tenity team, you will learn more about ideation, prototyping, pitching and much more.
As we are expecting participants from different regions and countries, the language of the Hackathon will be English.
Everything that you need for working and staying comfortable, which includes your laptop and phone, chargers (and maybe adapters), cloths & toiletries for the weekend, and lots of energy, curiosity, and ideas :)
The Hackathon location will be open throughout the night for working and sleeping. If you would like to sleep at the location, please note that there won’t be separate rooms and that you have to bring all your sleeping stuff (e.g., little mattress, sleeping bag, etc.) with you. Also, please note that there are no showers at the location.
Reimbursements can be claimed on the Sunday following project submission. Participants can receive their reimbursements via Revolut, PayPal, or bank transfer. For bank transfers, participants must fill out a reimbursement form. Payments will be processed and should be received within 10 days following the Hackathon. Please note that the money is send in CHF and is not covering the cost of the conversion.