RBI HaRBInger Global Hackathon

Closed Reserve Bank of India All of India

Prize

₹40 lakh winner, ₹20 lakh runner up, per problem

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What it funds: Prize money for teams building fintech solutions to problems set by the RBI
Who can apply: Teams solving the RBI problem statements
Shortlisted teams get ₹5 lakh to build
Extra ₹20 lakh prize for the best all women team
When you can apply: ClosedNext edition not announced. The last one opened October 2025
How to apply: Register on the RBI fintech portal when the next edition opens
Best for: Idea, Prototype stage
Sectors: FinTech
Run by: Government of India

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