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OpenERA

AI + Finance Hackathon

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Join the revolution where AI meets finance. Build groundbreaking solutions, compete with brilliant minds, and shape the next generation of financial technology.

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About OpenERA

Revolutionizing Finance with AI

OpenERA is a premier hackathon that brings together developers, data scientists, financial experts, and innovators to build groundbreaking solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence and finance.

Our mission is to accelerate the transformation of financial services through cutting-edge AI technologies and to nurture a community of visionaries who are shaping the future of the industry.

48+
Hours of Innovation
200+
Expected Participants
$50K+
in Prizes
20+
Industry Mentors

Why Participate in OpenERA?

Innovation

Leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to develop financial solutions that could redefine the industry.

Networking

Connect with industry leaders, potential employers, investors, and like-minded innovators.

Learning

Gain hands-on experience with new technologies and expand your knowledge through workshops and mentorship.

Problem Statements

Locked challenges awaiting your innovative solutions. Problem statements will be revealed at the start of the hackathon. Get ready to tackle real-world AI and finance challenges.

Decentralized Identity Verification

PS001

Theme: Financial Security

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Unlocks at kickoff

AI-Powered Risk Assessment

PS002

Theme: Investment Analysis

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Unlocks at kickoff

Inclusive Banking Solutions

PS003

Theme: Financial Inclusion

🔒Locked
Unlocks at kickoff

Blockchain Compliance System

PS004

Theme: Regulatory Technology

🔒Locked
Unlocks at kickoff

Sustainable Finance Platform

PS005

Theme: ESG Investing

🔒Locked
Unlocks at kickoff

Full problem statements will be revealed at the hackathon kickoff

Event Timeline

Mark your calendars for these key dates as we progress through the OpenERA hackathon journey

August 1, 2025

Registration Opens

Sign up and form your team of up to 4 members.

August 15, 2025

Project Submissions Begin

Start working on your innovative AI finance solution.

August 25, 2025

Workshops & Mentorship

Join our expert-led sessions on AI in finance and get guidance.

September 1-3, 2025

Hackathon Weekend

48 hours of intense coding, collaboration, and creation.

September 3, 2025

Project Submission Deadline

Final code, presentations, and demos are due.

September 5, 2025

Winners Announced

Awards ceremony and celebration of all participants.

Premium Prizes

Compete for these exclusive awards and opportunities, valued at over $50,000

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1st Place

$20,000
  • Investor Meeting
  • Media Coverage
  • Incubation Support
Grand Prize
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2nd Place

$10,000
  • Cloud Credits
  • Mentorship
  • Industry Connections
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3rd Place

$5,000
  • Software Licenses
  • Learning Resources
  • Networking Event

Additional Support

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Cloud Credits

AWS and GCP credits for all participating teams

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Technical Mentorship

1:1 sessions with industry experts during the event

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Post-Event Networking

Exclusive access to networking events with sponsors

All prizes are subject to eligibility requirements and official hackathon rules.

Our Sponsors

OpenERA is made possible by these amazing organizations committed to innovation in AI and finance

Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors

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Silver Sponsors

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Become a Sponsor

Interested in sponsoring OpenERA? Connect with innovators, showcase your brand, and support the next generation of fintech solutions.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the OpenERA hackathon

Still have questions? Feel free to reach out to our team.

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ORGANIZERS

Meet the visionary minds behind OpenERA hackathon

Vatsal Khanna

Vatsal Khanna

Chahat Kesharwani

Chahat Kesharwani

Ratinderdeep Singh

Ratinderdeep Singh

Harshvardhan Agarwal

Harshvardhan Agarwal