•Open to currently enrolled undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students from accredited universities and colleges worldwide

•Students can participate as individuals or in teams (typically up to 3–5 members per team)

•Cross-disciplinary and cross-institutional teams are permitted

•Participants must adhere to competition rules, code of ethics, and submit original technical solutions or projects

•Teams may have designated academic or industry advisors

The Shenzhen International FinTech Competition is a prestigious global student competition focused on advancing financial technology innovation and cultivating top-tier talent in FinTech. Organized in collaboration with government bodies, leading academic institutions, and financial industry giants, the competition challenges participants to develop cutting-edge solutions across tracks such as Artificial Intelligence in Finance, Blockchain, Financial Big Data, Regulatory Technology (RegTech), and Quantitative Finance.

Teams compete through preliminary project evaluations, algorithmic challenges or proposal reviews, with top-ranking teams advancing to the global finals held in Shenzhen, China. In addition to cash prizes, participants gain exposure to top financial institutions, mentorship from industry experts, and project incubation support.

•Substantial cash prizes for top prize winners (First, Second, and Third prizes across various tracks)

•Fully funded or subsidized travel and accommodation expenses for overseas finalists attending the offline defense in Shenzhen

•Direct interview invitations, fast-track hiring, and internship opportunities at leading FinTech firms and financial institutions

•Project incubation support, mentorship, and venture capital networking for promising entrepreneurial initiatives

•Official certificates of achievement and award credentials recognized by participating institutions and industry leaders