The 2026 Shenzhen International FinTech Competition invites international student teams to showcase AI-driven financial innovations addressing real-world scenarios. The competition offers a total prize pool of RMB 250,000, covers travel and accommodation for finalists, and provides fast-track interviews with WeBank. Teams of 2-5 full-time undergrad, master’s, or PhD students from overseas institutions are eligible. English is required for all submissions and presentations.
Open to full-time undergraduate, master’s, and PhD students enrolled at overseas universities outside mainland China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, and Chinese Taipei. Teams of 2-5 students with at least 60% non-Chinese nationals. English required for all submissions and presentations.