
HACKING THE WORLD OF OPEN BANKING


.png)

Under the patronage of Central Bank of Bahrain, in partnership with Global Shapers Manama, and the BENEFIT company, Bahrain FinTech Bay hosts the annual BENEFIT FinTech Award Hackathon. BENEFIT FinTech Award hackathon is a themed event which focuses on building a working prototype which could form the basis of a credible business. The hackathon brings together people with different skill-sets - primarily software developers, graphic designers and business people - to build solutions and develop a commercial case around them.
This year’s hackathon focuses on Open Banking, bridging the gap between fintech enthusiasts and corporates, providing the Bahrain financial services ecosystem with cutting-edge insights to modern day innovations.


.png)
%20(1).png)
WANT TO BECOME PART OF A GLOBAL VISION? ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS

Pitch an idea

Join a team of ambitious & enthusiastic individuals

Build your MVP
OUR PRIZES
FIRST PRIZE
SECOND PRIZE
THIRD PRIZE
BHD 2,000/-
3 months residency at
Bahrain FinTech Bay
Direct entry to Flat6Labs
next bootcamp
BHD 1,000/-
2 months residency at
Bahrain FinTech Bay
BHD 500/-
1 month residency at
Bahrain FinTech Bay
OUR MENTORS

Prashant Kumar Shrivastava (Popularly known as “PK” ) is a Passionate Technology Professional and relishes on coming out with Innovative Solutions and Ideas for achieving Client Delight.
PK in his profile has worked as Innovator , Entrepreneur , Fintech Product & Platform creator and Executive Management role for Banking & Financial Sector across globe.
PK has over 23 Years of experience in IT industry in niche area of Banking & Financial Technology. PK has been integral part of successful Digital Transformation for Large Banks across the Globe over 2 decades. PK thrives on challenges of Technology, Time to Market , Simpler solutions for Complex Problems and has worked closely with CEO / CIO of Several Banks in achieving better Value on the their Digital Investment.
At his journey at Infosys he has worked in responsible position to transform the Banking Product (Finacle) as well as the Service delivery model for its clients. He was part of Infosys Leadership Institute as potential leader for structured succession plan of the Top management. He founded Banking Software Services & Product Company and scaled it upto more then 200 people.
At Almoayed Technologies & Tarabut Gateway PK is responsible for driving the Fintech Unit to achieve the Company’s goal and vision towards Digital transformation of Bahrain and MENA region.
PK Shrivastava
Director of FinTech
Tarabut Gateway

Dania Al Showaikh
Marketing & Client Support Manager
Tarabut Gateway
Dania Al Showaikh is a business and communications strategist with strong consultancy experience across different sectors. As part of her role as a Marketing and Client Support at Tarabut Gateway, she is currently focused on marketing strategy, campaign execution and forging between fintechs, financial institutions and regulators.