ChinaShenzhen FinTech Competition brings the 2026 Shenzhen International FinTech Competition (FinTechathon) – International Track to students worldwide to showcase AI-driven financial innovations under the theme “AI as a Financial Participant.”
The competition is hosted by Tsinghua University’s PBC School of Finance with WeBank, offering global exchange, prize awards, invited finalist arrangements, and career fast-track opportunities for outstanding teams.
Shenzhen FinTech Competition Benefits
- Registration Fee: No registration fee (100% Free).
- International Track Prize Pool:RMB 250,000.
- First Prize (1): RMB 100,000.
- Second Prize (1): RMB 80,000.
- Third Prize (1): RMB 50,000.
- Best Innovation Award (1): RMB 20,000.
- Excellence Awards: Several.
- Finalist Benefits: Accommodation and round-trip international travel for invited finalist members arranged and covered by the organizer.
- Career Fast-Track: Outstanding teams receive fast-track interview access to WeBank.
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Shenzhen FinTech Competition Eligibility Criteria
- Open to full-time enrolled students (Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. candidates) at overseas universities and research institutions (outside Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Chinese Taipei).
- Teaming: Teams of 2–5 students (cross-year, cross-major, cross-university, and cross-border collaborations welcomed). Each participant may join only one team across both tracks.
- Nationalities: To ensure international character, at least 60% of team members must be non-Chinese nationals.
How to Apply for Shenzhen FinTech Competition
- Details & Problem Description: Access guidelines via https://drive.scmc.cmu.ac.th/s/2jKErkTJpFmcxYF or the https://fintechathon.g-ican.com/#/en.
- Registration Form: Download the official form via https://drive.scmc.cmu.ac.th/s/knkpsQd5HpwJ9qj and attach each member’s passport bio page.
- Registration Lodgement: Email the completed registration form and passport bio pages to WANG Yiran (wangyr@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn) to confirm slot allocation.
- Submission: Send the full submission deliverables via email to wangyr@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn before the deadline.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Tuesday, 20 October 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the Shenzhen FinTech COMPETITION. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, competition topics, and how to apply.
Who can participate in the Shenzhen FinTech competition?
Open to full-time enrolled students (Undergraduate, Master’s, and Ph.D. candidates) at overseas universities and research institutions outside Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Chinese Taipei. Teams must be 2–5 students and cross-year, cross-major, cross-university, and cross-border collaborations are welcomed.
What are the team composition and nationality requirements?
Teams should consist of 2–5 students. Each participant may join only one team across both tracks. To ensure international character, at least 60% of team members must be non-Chinese nationals, as stated in the competition eligibility criteria.
What topics can teams choose for their submissions?
Teams must choose one of six topics: Topic A: Personal Finance Assistant; Topic B: Wealth Advisory Agent; Topic C: Cross-border & Student Finance Assistant; Topic D: Insurance Assistant; Topic E: SME Finance Copilot; Topic F: Agent Wallet (Autonomous On-chain Wallet – Includes 0–5 point challenge bonus).
What prizes and monetary awards are available?
The International Track Prize Pool is RMB 250,000. Awards include First Prize (1): RMB 100,000; Second Prize (1): RMB 80,000; Third Prize (1): RMB 50,000; Best Innovation Award (1): RMB 20,000; and several Excellence Awards.
Are there any fees to register?
There is no registration fee. The Fees and Benefits section explicitly states ‘Registration Fee: No registration fee (100% Free),’ so teams can register without paying a fee.
What benefits do finalists receive?
Finalist Benefits include accommodation and round-trip international travel for invited finalist members arranged and covered by the organizer. Finalists will also participate in check-in, WeBank HQ visit, and the Grand Final & Awards Ceremony in Shenzhen.
Does the Shenzhen FinTech competition provide career or recruitment opportunities?
Yes. Outstanding teams receive fast-track interview access to WeBank, offering a career fast-track opportunity as part of the competition benefits.
What is the official language for submissions and presentations?
The official language for submissions, presentations, and reviews is English, as stated under Competition Rules and Topics on the official page.
What is the registration and submission deadline?
The Registration & Submission Deadline is 20 October 2026, 23:59 (Beijing Time, UTC+8). Teams must submit the registration form, required passport bio pages, and full submission deliverables by this deadline.
How do teams register and submit their materials?
Teams should download the registration form from the provided drive link, attach each member’s passport bio page, email the completed form and passport pages to WANG Yiran at wangyr@pbcsf.tsinghua.edu.cn to confirm slot allocation, and send full submission deliverables via email to the same address before the deadline.
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