01Move money
Payments
Help people send money, get paid or see where a payment has gone.
Speed · Access · Simplicity↗
An after-work fintech hackathon
Start where
money gets stuck.
A payment that stalls. A small business turned away. A scam that looks real. Choose one problem and build something that helps.
- Date & time
- 13 October 2026 · 6–9:30 pm
- Location
- London · venue on registration
01 / The challenge
What will you work on?
Three problem areas. Sponsors will share tracks and suggested prompts for the event. Start with a problem you can explain and a person who needs it solved.
01
02Open the door
Access to finance
Help people and small businesses get the finance they need.
Access · Agency · Growth↗
03Earn confidence
Fraud and security
Help people spot scams and protect the money in their accounts.
Safety · Clarity · Resilience↗
02 / Judging criteria
What the judges
will look for.
Each project is scored across four areas.
0130%
Real-world impact
Who needs this, and what would it improve for them?
0225%
Originality
What makes your approach different and better?
0325%
Execution & craft
Can you show the main task working from start to finish?
0420%
Trust & responsibility
What could go wrong, and how would you protect users?
03 / FAQ
Good to know.
Who can take part?
Everyone. You do not need to be a student or study at LSE. Developers, designers, people who know finance and first-time builders are all welcome.
When and where is it?
Tuesday 13 October 2026, 6:00–9:30 pm in London. The venue address is available through registration on Luma.
Do I need a team or an idea?
No. Come on your own if you like. There will be time to meet people and form a team. Bring a problem you care about or start with a sponsor suggestion.
What tools can I use?
Any tools you like. Sponsors will provide tracks and suggestions, but you can choose how you solve the problem.
What do we submit?
A project title, short description, team members and their LinkedIn profiles, plus a Loom or YouTube demo link. The submission portal is ready for teams to use.
Who owns what we build?
You and your team own the work you create. Taking part does not transfer ownership to the organisers or sponsors. Terms for any third-party tools or data you choose to use still apply.
04 / Take part
Submissions & judging
Submit a project when your team is ready. Judges can sign in to review entries.
05 / Sponsors
Brought to you by.
Presented by
Singapore Global Network
A division of the Singapore Economic Development Board, SGN connects more than 250,000 professionals with people and opportunities in Singapore and beyond.
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LSE Generate
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