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Conceptualize, then sell your project!

The goal of this step is to lay out your project through multiple prisms.

This is the first opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to disrupt a financial services profession in order to innovate for the bank of tomorrow.

Business Case : This consists of a much more detailed presentation of your project.​

To create your Business Case, you will find on this site a template with the different parts expected by the jury. The latter aims to guide you and help you in creating your Business Case. Some parts are empty to allow you to fill them in and develop your ideas. Do not forget any aspect of your project: operation, comparative advantages, examples, technical and regulatory aspects, etc. The jury will evaluate the outcome and coherence of the project. Remember that you will not have an oral presentation to make at the end of the first stage. The jury will therefore only have your written support to judge you!

Organization of the competition

Any student or recent graduate of less than two years from any school or university can register for the competition.

 

Teams can be composed of 1 to 3 people. They can be made up of students from different backgrounds, and mixed teams are even encouraged!

Information about team members will be provided in the registration form.

Team building

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FAQ

  • What are the procedures for registration and communication with the organizers?
    1. Registration is done only using the registration form. Optional: submit the CV of all team members. 2. One-Pagers and Business Cases should be sent by email to banking-innovation@sia-partners.com. 3. At the close of registrations, we will inform you whether your project has been selected based on the Business Case received (the number of participants in the competition is not limited). 4. We will send you by email the invitations to the various events, as well as any additional information. 5. For any questions: please contact banking-innovation@sia-partners.com
  • I am not located in France. Is this a problem?
    Of course not! You can participate in the contest even if you do not live in France, you are more than welcome. We will organize all communication and events accordingly.
  • How will I be supported in designing my prototype if my idea is selected?
    We will assign you a coach who will provide project management assistance and technical support if needed. However, you remain responsible for the progress of your project.
  • How many business cases will be selected at the end of the 1st stage?
    We do not set any limits and will evaluate proposals on a case-by-case basis.
  • I don't know how to code. Is that a problem?
    No, absolutely not. It is possible to create an application without coding or to be accompanied if you wish to improve.
  • What rewards await the winners?
    The prizes for the “Banking & Finance Innovation Contest” intended for candidates are as follows: -1st prize : €5,000* -2nd prize : €3,000* -3rd prize : €2,000* Special prizes may also be awarded. The organizers reserve the right to modify the distribution of prizes (adding or removing a special prize), without however modifying the total amount of prizes. * Or equivalent in vouchers 
  • Any additional questions?
    Contact us at banking-innovation@sia-partners.com !
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Contest Rules

Conceptualize, then sell your project!

The goal of this step is to lay out your project through multiple prisms.

This is the first opportunity for you to demonstrate your ability to disrupt a financial services profession in order to innovate for the bank of tomorrow.

Business Case : This consists of a much more detailed presentation of your project.​

To create your Business Case, you will find on this site a template with the different parts expected by the jury. The latter aims to guide you and help you in creating your Business Case. Some parts are empty to allow you to fill them in and develop your ideas. Do not forget any aspect of your project: operation, comparative advantages, examples, technical and regulatory aspects, etc. The jury will evaluate the outcome and coherence of the project. Remember that you will not have an oral presentation to make at the end of the first stage. The jury will therefore only have your written support to judge you!

Organization of the competition

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