The stage is set once again for Pakistan’s brightest minds to showcase their fintech brilliance. Together with LUMS, we’re sparking the next wave of disruptors—bold ideas, real impact.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONCalling all innovators, students, Fintech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs and aspiring startup founders to send in your ideas, prototypes or ready solutions.
The Hackathon will provide participants with a platform to develop and showcase innovative solutions that cater to the evolving needs of customers in the digital age.
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Our Thematic Areas have been gathered directly from those who operate in the Fintech space and, as a result, face these challenges regularly.
Design solutions that simplify customer onboarding using biometrics, OCR, and AI to verify identities in real time. The goal is to reduce friction, prevent fraud, and ensure regulatory compliance with minimal manual intervention.
Build platforms that help banks and customers track their environmental impact through transaction analysis and promote eco-conscious choices, such as carbon offsetting, green investment products, or eco-friendly credit cards.
Build advanced AI chatbots or voice assistants that can understand natural language, conduct secure banking transactions, resolve queries, and offer financial guidance — accessible across messaging apps and smart devices.
Reimagine the banking app as a super app by integrating diverse services such as e-commerce, bookings, investments, insurance, and lifestyle offers. Enable seamless, all-in-one experiences within a secure and intuitive platform, turning the bank into a daily-use ecosystem.
Develop secure platforms for stablecoin-based payments, enabling customers to send, receive, save, or earn profit using stablecoins. Include compliance, wallets, and real-world merchant integrations.
Develop impactful RAAST P2M use cases to drive national adoption by replacing cash and cards with scalable, practical solutions tailored to diverse customers, merchants, and real-world payment scenarios.
Leverage Allied Bank’s Open Banking API Platform
Take your Hackathon solution further by integrating with Allied Bank’s Open Banking APIs—a powerful platform fueling digital innovation in Pakistan’s financial sector. Access production-grade APIs through the Allied Bank Developer Portal to connect your solution directly to real banking services and deliver seamless, secure, and automated digital experiences.
Key Benefits for Hackathon Teams:
– Rapid integration for faster builds and launches
– Ability to prototype real-world use cases with live banking infrastructure
– Enhanced user experiences through frictionless transactions
– New revenue streams enabled by embedded finance
– Increased operational efficiency via automated workflows
Unleash the power of Open Banking to transform your fintech idea into a standout solution at the 4th Allied Bank Fintech Hackathon 2025.
EXPLORE THE PORTAL
Grab your opportunity to compete in the 4th Allied Bank Fintech Hackathon 2025 with two exciting categories:
1. Growth-Stage Fintechs
Teams with a relatively mature fintech product or service already in development or market-ready.
Prize Pool: Up to PKR 2 Million
2. Early-Stage Startups
New startups (under 1 year old) or teams of recent graduates with innovative fintech ideas or early-stage prototypes.
Prize Pool: Up to PKR 1 Million
Top teams will also get the chance to attend a comprehensive bootcamp, enhance their pitching skills, participate in a real-world innovation challenge, and present live at the Grand Finale in front of expert industry judges.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATIONYou’re over 18 years of age.
You have all the required documents for the application form.
You have an idea, prototype, or startup in the fintech space.
Your submission is related to one or more of the thematic areas.
What are you waiting for?
REGISTER NOWNote: Incomplete application forms will not be accepted.
Following the successful completion of three hackathons, Allied Bank is delighted to announce the launch of its fourth edition. This initiative aims to support fintech enthusiasts—including entrepreneurs and students—who aspire to innovate and contribute to Pakistan’s dynamic and evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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