About Finnova Hacks
The World's First Live Crisis Financial Hackathon
A Revolutionary Hackathon Format
Finnova Hacks 2026 isn't your typical hackathon. We're pioneering a groundbreaking format that simulates real-world financial crises in real-time, challenging you to build solutions under pressure - just like professionals in the fintech industry.
How It Works: Live Crisis Scenarios
8 Crisis Scenarios
Teams are assigned to one of 8 unique financial crisis scenarios at the start of the hackathon. Each scenario presents different challenges: market crashes, banking system failures, cryptocurrency collapses, payment fraud attacks, and more.
Real-Time Updates
Throughout the 48 hours, crisis conditions evolve dynamically. Our team pushes live updates simulating breaking news, regulatory changes, market shifts, and emergency situations - forcing teams to adapt their solutions on the fly.
Bonus Points System
Teams can earn bonus points by successfully responding to crisis updates. Quick adaptation, innovative pivots, and resilient solutions that handle changing conditions earn additional scoring opportunities.
Build Under Pressure
Just like real fintech professionals, you'll need to build robust, scalable solutions while conditions change around you. This prepares you for the dynamic nature of the financial technology industry.
What We Provide
- Unique live crisis simulation platform with real-time updates
- Mentorship from industry professionals who've handled real financial crises
- Hands-on workshops on building resilient fintech systems
- Expert speakers sharing insights from crisis management in finance
- Access to APIs and tools for rapid prototyping
- Networking opportunities with fellow developers and sponsors
- Over $5,000 in prizes and amazing swag
Why This Format?
Financial technology doesn't exist in a vacuum. Markets crash, regulations change overnight, and systems must adapt in real-time. Traditional hackathons give you a static problem - we give you a living, breathing crisis that tests your ability to innovate under pressure. This is what makes Finnova Hacks the most realistic fintech hackathon experience in the world.