MENA ‘Fintech for Sustainability Hackathon’ on way

Bahrain Fintech Bay will host the first “Fintech for Sustainability Hackathon” in the MENA Region in partnership with BENEFIT and The Manama Hub of the Global Shapers Community. The month-long hackathon will start in February open to all university students in Bahrain. The joint initiative will gather multidisciplinary students from local universities, to participate in the first Fintech for Sustainability in the MENA region, with the goal of promoting Bahrain’s ecosystem within the fintech industry by giving students the exposure and opportunities within the financial industry.

The programme will be running for four weeks, where industry experts will provide educational sessions on the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the financial technology “fintech” industry trends, and the opportunities for connecting the industry to sustainability in the context of Bahrain. Prizes will include internship opportunities for students which could lead to working opportunities. Industry partners will also provide weekly mentorship and workshops for the participants to learn directly from industry experts who will be hosting workshops.

The Manama Hub will conduct a multi-day roadshow, visiting all universities across Bahrain to encourage passionate students to sign up for the Hackathon and showcase their innovations. 50 participants will have 6 hours to come up with innovative solutions under the Fintech theme for sustainability where 3 winners will be selected based on their final presentation. “We are happy to collaborate with Benefit and Bahrain FinTech Bay on developing innovative solutions to tackle world problems by using financial technology as an enabler,” stated Nada Darwish, Curator, Manama Hub of the Global Shapers Community.