BEAT THE BANKER THEMES

Standard Bank, BBD & ITSA presents.Click any card to explore the full theme!

Prizes

01
Overall
  • First Place Prize: Mall Voucher Valued at R6000
  • Second Place Prize: Mall Voucher Valued at R3000
  • Third Place Prize: A gift basket
02
Best Git Hub Repo
  • First Place Prize: R750 takealot voucher per group member.

CHALLENGE THEMES

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Bridging the Gap

Integrating South Africa’s Informal Economy into the Formal Sector.

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Streamlining Banking

Optimizing Journeys and Operational Processes for a digital age.

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Enhancing Security

Risk Visibility, and System Resilience in Financial Institutions.

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Modernizing Experiences

Innovative Solutions for Modernizing Banking Experiences and Processes.

Competition Rules

Fair play, innovation, and technical excellence.

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Eligibility

Team Composition

  • Team Size: 3 to 5 members per team.
  • Participation: Only one team per participant.
  • No Solo Hackers: Everyone must be part of a team.
  • All Welcome: No prior experience required.
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Constraints

Time & Development

  • The Clock: All work must happen within the timeframe.
  • Fresh Code: Projects must be built from scratch.
  • Resources: Open-source libraries and APIs are allowed.
  • No Plagiarism: Original solutions only.
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AI Policy

AI: Assistant, Not Author

  • Tools: ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini are permitted for debugging.
  • Ownership: You must be able to explain every line of code.
  • Q&A Check: Judges will test your logic during the demo.
  • Integrity: Failing to explain AI code leads to lost marks.
04
Quality

Project Requirements

  • The Mission: Directly address the track theme.
  • Polish > Complexity: A working prototype beats a broken system.
  • Core Feature: Ensure your main solution works perfectly.
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Evaluation

Judging Criteria

  • Core: Functionality, Creativity & Innovation.
  • Design: User Experience & Practical Impact.
  • Finality: Judges' decisions are final.
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The Pitch

Presentation Rules

  • The Pitch: 3-minute live demo and presentation.
  • Content: Explain problem, solution, features, and tech.
  • Q&A: Prepare for cross-examination by the judges.
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Deadlines

Submissions & Demos

  • Strict Timing: Late submissions will not be accepted.
  • Disqualification: Plagiarism or rule-breaking leads to removal.

Submission Countdown

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The Golden Rule

This hackathon is about learning, creativity, innovation, and having fun. Push yourself, try new ideas, and enjoy the experience!