A two-day innovation challenge for ALL disciplines – developers, designers, business thinkers, policy experts, creatives, analysts, and problem-solvers of every kind.

Are you ready to take on a real industry challenge, make new connections, and turn your ideas into something that could become a real startup?
UKFinnovator brings together students from across the Midlands to work on exciting FinTech problems set by leading companies, including Allsee Technologies, Unique Tech Solutions, Bettr Social, Solana SuperteamUK,  and NoCodeLab.ai.

Join as a Team or Individually

You can apply as a full team (minimum 3 and maximum 6) or as an individual. If you don’t already have a team, don’t worry – we will help match you with others. Team formation will take place through our UKFinnovator Discord server, where you’ll meet fellow participants, find collaborators with complementary skills, and join the challenge that interests you most. Everyone will have a team by the time the hackathon begins.

This event needs EVERY type of student

Whether you are Technical (AI, software, data, cyber, engineering), Non-technical (business, design, law, social sciences, education, policy, arts), or somewhere in between – your skills play a vital role.
Every team needs coders, strategists, analysts, designers, storytellers, researchers, and problem-solvers. Your perspective may be the key to a project’s success.

What’s in it for you?

• £250 in Amazon vouchers for the winning team
• A chance to gain entry to the Business Growth West Midlands’ Investment Readiness Program delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice
• A chance to be admitted to the NoCodeLab.ai Launchpad accelerator
• Real-world experience solving meaningful FinTech challenges
• Networking with industry partners, founders, and innovators
• A standout achievement for your CV, interviews, and career plans

Event Details

31 January – 1 February 2026
University of Birmingham, School of Engineering Building
Saturday 9am – 9pm, Sunday 9am – 6pm
Food provided all weekend
Deadline to apply: 16 December 2025