MAS Announces 19 Finalists for the AI in Finance Global Challenge under 2023 Global FinTech Hackcelerator
The finalists will undergo a 10-week programme, organised by Oliver Wyman, during which they will collaborate and network with corporates, investors, and industry professionals to further refine their solutions. This year's Hackcelerator includes a technical judging round for finalists to showcase the technical aspects of their solution. They will go on to pitch their solutions at the Global FinTech Hackcelerator Demo Day at the Singapore FinTech FestivalOrganised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Elevandi, in partnership with Constellar and in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore, the Singapore FinTech Festival will take place from 15 to 17 November 2023. (SFF) on 15 November 2023. All 19 finalists will receive a S$20,000 cash stipend and a start-up kiosk at SFF to showcase their solutions. The top three winners will each receive S$50,000 in prize money. These winners can also apply for the exclusive AISG Start UpSubject to qualifying conditions.
https://aisingapore.org/ai-in-finance-global-challenge/ grant to qualify for a further prize money of up to S$500,000.
Mr Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer, MAS said, “The overwhelming number of applications this year is a clear indication of the industry’s commitment to develop cutting-edge AI solutions to solve real industry needs. We look forward to seeing our finalists achieve greater success in further developing the technologies and AI use-cases for the industry.”
Mr Chia Tek Yew, Vice Chairman, Singapore of Oliver Wyman said, “Artificial Intelligence holds great promise for financial services, and the excitement in this field is apparent as we received a high number of applications for this year’s AI-focused MAS Global FinTech Hackcelerator. We saw most applications for problem statements around risk compliance, operational efficiency, and customer experience. We look forward to journeying with the finalists and their corporate champions, as they tackle industry's challenges, and shape an AI-driven future for the sector.”
Professor Mohan Kankanhalli, Deputy Executive Chairman, AISG said, “The recent developments in AI are not an incremental technological shift, but rather, a significant advance that can be transformative for consumers and businesses in the finance industry. The finalists of the AI in Finance Global Challenge stand at the cusp of this transformation, and we are looking forward to see how their innovations will address existing challenges while creating greater opportunities for the future.”
Please refer to Annex A for more information on the Local and International Programmes, finalists, judging panel and corporate mentors.
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- [3] Singapore India Hackathon by Nanyang Technological University of Singapore and the Indian Ministry of Education under India's G20 Presidency.
- [5] Rise Together Challenge by Elevandi Japan .
- [6] Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Elevandi, in partnership with Constellar and in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore, the Singapore FinTech Festival will take place from 15 to 17 November 2023.
- [7] Subject to qualifying conditions. https://aisingapore.org/ai-in-finance-global-challenge/
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