FinTech Hackathon | Online - Onsite | 09/04 - 13/04
Unlock the Future of Finance!
WHY Open FinHack?
Open FinHack is an international Fintech hackathon to drive innovation in the financial sector. By bringing together innovators, developers, designers, and industry experts, this event is the place to discover solutions to make financial services more secure, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.
themes
06 THEME
FINANCIAL LITERACY
Tools teaching users about own financial standing and future prospects.
05 THEME
PERSONALIZED BANKING
Personalized financial advice and product recommendations.
04 THEME
DATA INSIGHTS
Data-driven advice for smarter decisions. AML, KYC, Scoring and ESG.
03 THEME
SMART CONTRACTS
Blockchain-based smart contracts and transactions.
02 THEME
FRAUD DETECTION
Spotting unusual transactions to prevent fraud.
01 THEME
CROWDFUNDING
Raising funds from multiple contributors online.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
01
Category
If you're a group of thinkers and dreamers with a concept that could revolutionize the fintech world, Open FinHack is for you. Teams in this category should be at the ideation phase. While some preparatory work such as market analysis and brainstorming is encouraged, the key requirement is that the idea should not have materialized into a developed solution.
Fresh Ideas
02
Category
Early Stage Start-ups
Your team are welcome, If you have moved beyond the ideation stage and have started shaping their innovative solutions. The key criterion here is that team's solutions should not yet be commercially available. It's perfect for early-stage start-ups that are still refining their product or service. It's an opportunity to test, validate, and enhance your fintech solutions in a nurturing environment.
PARTICIPANT PROFILES
Business Visionaries: Join the Open FinHack hackathon to apply your knowledge in market trends, operations, and finance. Your insights are key to forging new paths in fintech. Be part of a team that turns visionary ideas into tangible solutions.
BUSINESS PEOPLE
Creative Minds Wanted: Your skills in UX, design, and storytelling can shape the future of fintech. Join to blend creativity with technology, crafting captivating user experiences that stand out in the financial world.
CREATIVE PEOPLE
Tech Innovators: Bring your coding and software development skills to our fintech hackathon. Collaborate, innovate, and solve complex challenges. Your expertise is vital in driving the digital revolution in finance.
TECH PEOPLE
We recommend assembling a team with members who have complementary skills, as this diversity can significantly enhance the team's overall performance and creativity.
For more information on participation and team creation, please refer to the FAQ section.
WHY TO PARTICIPATE
Think outside the box, think inside the box, or create a new box! You will have the opportunity to create interesting and bold fintech solutions.
INNOVATE!
In addition to new knowledge, friends, and positive emotions, you will have the opportunity to win valuable prizes!
You will have the opportunity to learn and receive advice from experienced experts in the IT, UX and fintech field.
LEARN!
You will have the opportunity to work in a team with like-minded people to jointly develop a solution in the fintech sector.
COLLABORATE!
WIN!
5'000+ EUR
prize fund
partners
Experts
  • Marine Krasovska
    Financial Technology Supervision Department, Head of Department, Bank of Latvia
  • Tina Luse
    Managing director, Fintech Latvia Association
  • Didzis Ādmīdiņš
    CEO, DelfinGroup
  • Uldis Apsītis
    Senior Manager. Financial Industry Portfolio Delivery Lead, Accenture
  • Krišs Pujāts
    Co-Founder, Gravity Team
  • Chris Crespo
    Founding Partner, Nordic Fintech Magazine
  • Viesturs Sosārs
    Program Director, INO Pre-acceleration program
  • Gunita Kuļikovska - Ķiesnere
    Self-starter by nature | digital transformation | sustainability | business developement
  • Lina (Marta) Sarma
    Digtalisation expert
  • Marta Rautenschild
    Startup consultant, Gravity HUB
  • Lelde Saleniece
    Global Learning & development specialist
  • Alex Felman
    General Partner, Felman Family Office Founder Exponential U
  • Elisabeth Noble
    Senior Policy Advisor, European Banking Authority (EBA)
  • Mike Sigal
    Founder, Sigal Ventures
  • Morten Rongaard
    Co-CEO, PixelPai
  • Nauris Bloks
    Board Member and Chief Innovation Officer, DelfinGroup
  • Martins Berzins
    Head of Digital Customer Experience, Deputy Business Development, Citadele banka
  • Marija Briede
    Finance Latvia Association Anti-Fraud working group member and Luminor Bank Fraud Prevention Expert
  • Edgars Laimīte
    Head of Trading, Founder, Gravity Team
  • Ramona Miglāne
    Partner at 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥. law firm with extensive professional expertise within FinTech
  • Ieva Judinska-Bandeniece
    Partner at 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥. law firm
  • Kārlis Skuja
    CEO, WindHackers
  • Kevin Chavanne
    Investment Manager, Tenity
  • Artis Cicens
    Director of Digital Innovations Department, RTU
  • Roberts Bernans
    VP of Connectivity, GoCardless
  • Marks Petrovs
    Innovation studio technical lead, Accenture Baltics
  • Reinis Tenis
    Co-Founder, Jeff App
  • Ieva Bore
    Head of Card Issuing Value Added Services, Tietoevry
  • Uve Poom
    Head of Operations, Tenity Nordics
  • Agrita Geidāne
    Communication manager
  • Kārlis Karolis
    Baltic Head of Innovations, Seb bank
  • Armands Liseks
    Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, inGain
  • Alok Tibrewala
    Software Engineer, Deutsche Bank
  • Richard Fomrats
    Head of Technology Transformation team, KPMG Baltics
  • Dmitry Buzdin
    Building Cloud-Native FinTech Systems in Java
  • Elīza Pikāne
    Digital Transformation and Innovation, MSc Oxon
  • Santa Sauliņa
    Supervision expert, Latvijas Banka
  • Malaika Vardak
    Product & Data Analytics, Women Techmakers Ambassador, Google DSC Lead 2020
  • Noam Sa-Man
    Versatile Senior Product Designer | Freelance UX/UI Expert | 15+ Years Exp | Complex Systems Specialist
  • Artis Smits
    Chief SupTech expert, Bank of Latvia
  • Ram Morjaria
    Passionate about mentoring start-ups raising seed funds
  • Aleksandrs Novoženovs
    Building Neo-banks, Crypto-banks, FinTechs
  • Talis Laizans
    Researcher & associated professor, RTU
  • Anita Titova
    Venture Capital, Research
  • Zakia Siddiqui
    Assistant Professor in Finance, Researcher and Academic Advisor
  • Janis Paksis
    Executive Leader with a background in Management, Innovations, Digital, and Technologies development
  • Lauris Lauskis
    Business consulting and development. Strategies and branding.
PRE-EVENTS
Pre-events sessions are designed to provide valuable insights into the ever-evolving financial services industry landscape. These events covered various topics, from industry trends and regulatory updates to success stories from FinTech startups and discussions on the upcoming challenges for the Open FinHack.
TIMELINE
Time indicated in the time zone - UTC+03:00
04/04/24
Thursday
Online
18:00 – 19:00 Team Formation and Matchmaking
Team Formation and Matchmaking, Questions and Answers Session
For registered users only
08/04/24
Registration closed & Announcement of selected teams
09/04/24
Tuesday
Online
18:00 – 21:00 1st Day - Inception
Introducing and meet team coaches
Introducing the event and setting the stage for innovation. It's a day for welcoming participants, giving keynote speeches, and understanding the hackathon's themes and rules. On this day, teams will also be introduced to their assigned team coaches. These coaches are experienced mentors who will guide the teams throughout the hackathon.
10/04/24
Wednesday
Online
17:00 – 21:30 2nd Day - Brainstorming
Ideation, workshops and meet experts
Teams will brainstorm and solidify their ideas, strategies, and approaches. Workshops on desing thinking, rapid prototyping and problem-solving will be part of the day's agenda.
11/04/24
Thursday
Online
17:00 – 21:30 3rd Day - Development
Solution development and meet experts
The core day for starting the actual development of the projects. This is when teams dive deep into coding, designing, and building solutions. Mentors and industry experts will be available for guidance.
12/04/24
Friday
Online
18:00 – 21:30 4th Day - Refinement
Solution refinement and meet experts
Focuses on refining and finalizing the projects. This day is crucial for troubleshooting, perfecting the product, and preparing the pitch presentation. Teams work on the finishing touches of their prototypes or solutions.
13/04/24
Saturday
Online
15:00 – 18:00 5th Day - Demo Day
Solution presentations
The final day is all about showcasing the projects. Teams present their work to the judges and other participants. It concludes with judging, feedback, and the award ceremony, celebrating the achievements and innovations developed during the hackathon.
13/04/24
Saturday
Online + Onsite
Riga, Latvia
@Gravity HUB
19:00 – 22:00 Award ceremony
Celebration and Networking
This final day is not only about showcasing the projects but also offers enriching experiences beyond the competition. Additionally, there will be ample opportunities for networking, allowing participants to connect with peers, mentors, and potential investors.

The Award ceremony will be broadcasted online
UNLOCK THE FUTURE OF FINANCE
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FAQ
Organisers
WindHackers is an open innovation community for innovators and entrepreneurs to share, learn and create.
Uxinolab is a forward-thinking UX and innovation consulting agency dedicated to crafting exceptional user experiences.
CONTACTS
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