UKFinnovator
Turn ideas into real FinTech solutions. Collaborate. Prototype. Pitch.
A regional FinTech innovation competition for students
UKFinnovator is a dynamic, two-day innovation hackathon designed to connect talented university students with real-world challenges from industry. The event is open to ALL disciplines – developers, designers, business thinkers, policy experts, creatives, analysts, and problem-solvers of every kind.
Who you’ll be working with
UKFinnavator Challenge Setters
Birmingham UKFinnovator
Event Details
31 January – 1 February 2026
University of Birmingham, School of Engineering Building
Saturday 9:00am – 9pm, Sunday 9am – 6pm
Food provided all weekend
Deadline to apply: 16 December 2025
Ready to innovate, collaborate, and test your ideas with real companies?
Join cross-disciplinary teams, work on real industry challenges, and compete for prizes, accelerators, and post-hackathon support.
Cash Prizes
Winning teams receive cash prizes for their innovative solutions.
Accelerator Programs
Eight-week programmes from NoCodeLab and Oxford Innovation Advice.
Solana Superteam UK
Membership with coworking space alongside leading Web3 startups.
Industry Connections
Network with innovators, mentors, investors, and company leaders.
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