Register your team by July 1
Eligible student teams will receive mentorship, access curated learning resources, and the chance to be selected as finalists for the in-person hackathon in Manila (November 4–6, 2026), where you will develop and present your solution!
If you are an academic, professional, or administrator, we invite you to share this opportunity with university students across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.
Advance Financial Health in APAC
with AI, Data and Policy
The 2026 Data, AI & Policy APAC Hackathon: Financial Health Frontiers is designed for university students and recent graduates (undergraduate, postgraduate, and those who graduated after Jan 1, 2025) who are passionate about building practical, responsible, and user-centered solutions to improve financial health across the APAC.
Join other young innovators to explore how data, AI, and policy can empower financial service providers (FSPs) to better support underserved communities and strengthen inclusive, resilient financial systems.
Key Dates
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Application deadline: July 1, 2026 (23:59 Pacific Time)
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Capacity-building series: July 15 – September 15, 2026
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Finalists announced: September 25, 2026
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Hackathon in Manila: November 4–6, 2026
What You’ll Work On
Teams will tackle real-world challenges faced by FSPs. Each team must identify an FSP as a partner organization and address issues such as:
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Barriers to data access and sharing
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Data quality issues and fragmented systems
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Limited resources for analysis and integration
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Translating insights into actionable decisions
What’s in It for You
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Cash prize for the winning team
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Travel grants supporting flights and accommodation for finalists
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Mentorship and workshops with industry and academic experts
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Certificates and global recognition through APRU and data.org networks
Who Can Apply
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Teams of 3–4 undergraduate, postgraduate students or recent graduates (post-January 2025) from universities in APAC or APRU member institutions
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Team composition should ideally reflect a range of disciplines, including engineering, information technology, AI, data science, law, business, social sciences, or humanities
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Mixed-gender teams are strongly encouraged
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Academic endorsement from a faculty member is required
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Fluency in English
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Commitment to attend capacity-building sessions and the in-person hackathon (if selected)
Inquiry
For questions, please contact: programs@apru.org.
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