Singhacks 2026: AI X FINTECH HACKATHON

about this event

Co-organized with Ripple & Julius Baer.

SingHacks is back for 2026 🚀 Join us 4-5 September in Singapore for the second iteration of Asia's Leading AI x Fintech focused hackathon.

A hackathon built for builders. Teams get real challenge statements shaped by industry experts and leading companies, then two days to build, test and pitch working solutions directly to decision-makers in fintech – not just judges.

Main Event: 2-Day Hackathon.

4th September: Kickoff Day. 3.00 pm: Registration for Participants. 4.00 pm: Welcome Address. 5.00 pm: Challenge Statement Reveal. 6.00 pm: Hackathon Officially Commences. 6.30 pm: Ripple Workshop: Building Businesses with XRP Ledger AI Starter Kit. 7.00 pm: T54 Workshop: Introduction to x402. 9.00 pm: Venue Closes.

5th September: Hackathon & Demo Day. 9.00 am: Venue Reopens for Participants. 6.00 pm: Hackathon Closes. 6.10 pm: Participant Pitching and Demo Day. 8.00 pm: Prize presentation & Closing Ceremony. 9.00 pm: Venue Closes.

Prizes for Hackers: SGD $10,000 in Prizes across tracks spanning Wealth Management, AI and Digital Assets.

Who Should Apply: SingHacks is open to anyone interested in building practical solutions, engaging with fintech experts and tackling real industry challenges in a fast-paced hackathon environment.

Participants may include: Students and recent graduates; Software developers and engineers; Designers and product builders; Startup founders and entrepreneurs; Fintech and financial services professionals; AI, blockchain and digital asset enthusiasts; Anyone interested in solving real-world business problems.

No specific professional background is required. Participants should be curious, collaborative and prepared to develop and pitch a working solution over the two-day hackathon.

You may apply as an individual or as part of a team. Solo participants are welcome, although joining with a team is highly recommended to make the most of the building experience.

About Tenity: Tenity started in 2015 as an open innovation initiative at SIX, the Swiss Stock Exchange. Over a decade, it has evolved into a fully independent fintech innovation ecosystem operating across six hubs – Zurich, Singapore, London, Madrid, Istanbul, and Hong Kong. Today Tenity combines two engines: venture capital backing pre-seed to Series A founders across Europe and APAC, and innovation services connecting corporates and institutions with the startups they need to turn strategic goals into measurable outcomes. With 1,600+ startups supported, 65+ institutional partners, and 200+ portfolio companies, Tenity is one of the most active fintech innovation ecosystems in the world.

About Ripple: Founded in 2012, Ripple is the leading provider of blockchain-based enterprise solutions across traditional and digital finance. Its solutions span global payments, custody, liquidity, and treasury management, serving as a one-stop shop for moving, storing, exchanging, and managing value. Ripple's stablecoin, RLUSD, and the cryptocurrency XRP underpinning these solutions, allow Ripple and its customers to shape the modern financial system.

Ecosystem Partners: HeyMax, Staple, Mission+, Unlimit, t54. Community Partners: Singapore Global Network, Claude SG Community.

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