Gen AI Hackathon: Build an AI-Driven Budgeting App in 12 Hours
This is more than just a coding competition—it's an opportunity to work on a real-world fintech problem, collaborate with like-minded developers, and push your technical and creative skills to the next level. Whether you are passionate about AI, mobile app development, or financial technology, this hackathon will provide an exciting and high-energy environment to innovate, build, and compete.
What’s in Store for You?
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Hands-on AI development – Build an AI-powered budgeting system from scratch.
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Real-world impact – Help users manage their finances effectively with AI-driven insights.
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Team collaboration – Work alongside fellow developers, data scientists, and mentors.
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Exciting prizes and recognition – Win awards, gain industry exposure, and earn certificates.
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Fast-paced, high-energy experience – Develop a functional AI-driven app in just 12 hours.
Hackathon Challenge: Build an AI-Driven Budgeting App
Your challenge is to develop a user-friendly, AI-powered personal finance app that helps users track expenses, set savings goals, and receive smart financial advice. The key features to implement include:
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User-Friendly Registration and Onboarding
A seamless sign-up process with a personalized onboarding experience. -
AI-Driven Expense Categorization
Analyze transaction data and automatically classify expenses such as food, shopping, and bills.
Provide custom insights based on user spending behavior. -
Personalized Savings Goal Setting
Allow users to set smart savings goals based on their income and spending habits.
AI-driven suggestions for achievable financial targets. -
Real-Time Expense Insights and Savings Recommendations
AI-powered spending analysis to identify unnecessary expenses.
Provide actionable recommendations to help users save more. -
Automated Budgeting Plans
Generate customized budgets with adjustable parameters.
Suggest spending limits based on past behavior and financial trends. -
Alerts and Notifications
Send real-time alerts for budget limits, savings progress, and financial insights. -
Visualization Tools for Financial Growth
Graphs and dashboards to track expenses, savings, and financial progress. -
AI-Powered Financial Chatbot
Provide instant financial advice and support through an AI chatbot.
Use Any Tech Stack You Prefer
While we recommend:
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Frontend: React Native, Flutter, Swift (iOS), Kotlin (Android)
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Backend: Node.js, Express.js, Django, Flask
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AI Models: OpenAI API, Google Gemini, Custom ML Models
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Database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
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Extras: AI-driven predictive analytics, financial API integrations
You are free to use any technology stack that best fits your skills.
Who Can Participate?
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AI and data science enthusiasts
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Mobile and web developers
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Fintech innovators and product designers
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Anyone passionate about AI, finance, and building impact-driven solutions
Why Join This Hackathon?
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Work on a real-world fintech challenge
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Enhance your AI and app development skills
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Collaborate with top developers and industry mentors
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Build a product that can change personal finance management
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Win exciting prizes and career growth opportunities
More Perks for Participants
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Merit & Participation Certificates – Every participant will be recognized.
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Internship & Placement Opportunities – Standout performers will be considered for career opportunities.
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Exciting Prizes & Recognition – The best solutions will receive awards and special recognition.
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Cash Prize Worth ₹5,000/- for the 1st Prize Winner
Ready to Build the Future of Smart Budgeting?
Join us for this 12-hour offline hackathon and showcase your AI skills.
Requirements
Upload the code to GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
2. Deploy the application (the agent + optionally the website) on a cloud
platform such as AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Render, etc.
3. Database Selection – You can use any database, but we recommend
MongoDB Cloud (free tier) or PostgreSQL.
Prizes
Cash Prize
Placement and Internship Opportunity
Top performers will receive placement/internship opportunities in top companies
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Suryansh Pradhan
Flipr Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd
Hitesh Saai
Expedia Group
Sachin Prasad
IBM
Judging Criteria
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Judging Criteria
Your submissions will be judged upon: 1. Quality & Coherence 2. Accuracy & Reliability 3. SEO Optimization 4. Automation & Efficiency 5. Technical Innovation 6. Use of Open-Source Models
Questions? Email the hackathon manager
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