HSBC Hackathon 2025

Ready to Crack the Code?

Dive into a 12-hour engineering/ coding challenge and showcase your skills in a competitive, innovative environment.

Dive into a 12-hour engineering and coding challenge and showcase your skills in a competitive, innovative environment!

About HSBC Technology India Hackathon

Empowering Innovators in Technology

The HSBC Technology India Hackathon 2025 invites college students in their 7th semester to dive into thrilling engineering challenges and showcase their skills in a high-energy, innovative environment. Our mission is to foster innovation and collaboration across various fields, ensuring a dynamic and engaging environment for learning, skill development, and problem-solving within the student community.

Our Vision

At HSBC, we focus on developing and deploying advanced technology solutions to make banking easier and more secure. It is a place for inquisitive, innovative, and creative technologists to build and grow their careers.

By empowering hackathon participants with the right competitive environment, we aim to catalyze solutions for today’s pressing engineering and technological challenges. This hackathon allows students to engage in real-world scenarios, showcasing their skills in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Cryptography, and Java/Web/API engineering. We strive to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators, preparing them for future success in the technology landscape.

Program Partners

HSBC is conducting the Hackathon across two locations.
For Pune, in collaboration with the IIT Bombay Trust Lab, and in Hyderabad, partnership with T-Hub.

  Pune   
Hyderabad

Thematic Areas

Artificial Intelligence

Machine Learning

Data Science

Cryptography

Java / Web / API Engineering

Eligibility Criteria

  • Open to College Students: Students in the 7th semester, i.e., those graduating in 2026 with a B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science or Information Technology.
  • Academic Eligibility Criteria: A minimum 70% or a 7 CGPA throughout their academic career (10th, 12th or Diploma, and B.E./B.Tech), with no current backlogs during the hiring or onboarding process.
  • Individuals or Teams: Participants are requested to register individually for this hackathon.
  • Interest : Participants should have a keen interest in AI/ML, Cryptography, Data Science, API or Micro-service Engineering.
  • Commitment to Fair Play: Participants must adhere to ethical practices and fair play in all solutions developed during the hackathon.
  • Internship, Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) & No Objection Certificate (NOC) Requirement: The hackathon may lead to an internship opportunity lasting 4 to 6 months. Selected students will be required to submit a NOC from their respective college or institute, confirming institutional consent to participate in the internship. Students shortlisted from the hackathon will be considered for PPO discussions during subsequent HSBC Connect sessions.

Prerequisites for Participants

Laptop Requirements

  • RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended).
  • Storage: 100 GB free space.
  • Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux.

Virtual Machine Software

  • VirtualBox (free) or VMware Workstation Player (free for non-commercial use).

Installation Instructions

  • VirtualBox: Download from the official website and follow the installation wizard to install.
  • VMware Workstation Player: Download from the official website and follow the installation wizard to install.

Virtual Machine Image

  • The organizers will provide a VM image with pre-installed tools and identical specifications.
  • Ensure you have the VM image downloaded from the link provided by the organizers before the event.

Network and Security

  • Disable any unnecessary network services that might interfere with VM performance (e.g., file-sharing applications).
  • Install antivirus software and ensure it’s up to date.

Pre-event Preparations

  • Test Your Setup: Run the VM and test some basic password-cracking exercises to familiarise yourself with the environment.
  • Backup Your Data: Before the event, backup any important data from your laptop to prevent data loss. Ensure your VM image is also backed up in case of corruption or failure.

Prerequisites for Participants

Laptop Requirements

  • RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended).
  • Storage: 100 GB free space.
  • Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS, or Linux.

Program Timelines

20th February
Registration open
5th March
Registration closes
10th March
Shortlisted participants announcement
16th March
AMA session
19th-20th March
12-Hour Offline Hackathon – Hyderabad
27thMarch
12-Hour Offline Hackathon – Pune

Why Participate?

  • Unlock Internships: Internships at Pune/Hyderabad (based on requirements).
  • Certificates: Earn participation certificate from HSBC Technology India to boost your resume and career prospects.
  • Networking: Connect with the HTI leadership team, industry experts, and like-minded peers.
  • Skill Development: Sharpen your engineering and coding skills in a competitive, hands-on environment.

Join Us

If you are a college student passionate about AI/ML, Cryptography, Data Science, and API Engineering and ready to take on the challenge, we invite you to register for the HSBC Hackathon 2024.

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FAQs

This event is exclusively for students with a keen interest in AI/ML, Cryptography, Data Science, API Engineering and Ethical Hacking.

Participants are requested to register individually for this Hackathon.

Yes, food and refreshments will be provided throughout the hackathon to keep participants energized and focused.

Participants should bring their laptops, chargers, and any other necessary personal items. Ensure you have all required software and tools pre-installed as per the prerequisites

For any inquiries, please contact Apoorva - 7338090457

Application Timeline

22 July 2023
Call for
Applications
12 Aug 2023
Applications
close
15 Aug 2023
Shortlisting of
top 20-25 teams
18 Aug 2023
Sending
invitation & RSVP
22 Aug 2023
Program briefing & Q&A with top 20-25 teams
23 Aug 2023
Hack4change and Award ceremony
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Investors Criteria & Terms

  • Corporate CXO’s & Sr.Executives
  • 2nd Generation Entrepreneurs
  • Super Founder (2X Founders)
  • SME Owners (HNI Category)
  • Family Office, Micro VCs & other Networks
  • A minimum Soft commitment of INR.10 Lacs to 25 lacs
  • Spend time to Mentor and Advise startups in respective domains
  • Provide Network Access or GTM support to invested startups
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