The Department of Commerce (Accounting & Finance), the SACAS Fin.Tech Club, and the SACAS Association of Accounting and Finance Professionals were proud to host INNOBIZ 2025 -AI in Finance Hackathon with a theme of Innovate, Compete, Conquer.

It was conducted on a Friday, 30 th August 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM in SACAS Campus, Poonamallee – Avadi Main Road, Thiruverkadu, chennai – 600077.

Objective of the Event

The hackathon was to bring about innovativeness, critical thinking and entrepreneurial nature among young minds by exposing them to the future of finance that is integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI). It was strictly aimed at the students of Classes 9 to 12 and offered them an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and creative ideas.

Participation & Enthusiasm

The event witnessed active participation from five leading schools:

• Vijayantha Mat & CBSE School
• RMK CBSE School
• Sudharsanam Vidyaashram School-CBSE
• Sana Matriculation School
• Adhitya School, Avadi-CBSE

The scene was characterized by massive attendance of different schools. The six thought-provoking events were deeply engaging to the students who initially enrolled in the course of the games, and each of them enticed problem-solving, collaboration, and creative thinking.

List of Events Conducted

1. Business Model Poster -Students came up with posters that demonstrated innovative business ideas.
2. Block and Tackle – An examination of communication, mind and debating skills.
3. AI in Finance Model – The Teams prepared models by showing the role of AI in revolutionizing finance.
4. Elevator Pitch Contest- A competition where participants summarised and presented creative concepts in business in a short time.
5. Reverse Pitching Challenge – This was a one-of-a-kind event and the judges asked problems and students provided solutions.
6. Prompt Challenge – A time-based competition that depends on an AI-based challenge to test skill and creativity.

Special Awards:

• Overall Best School Performance Award – Sudharsanam Vidyaashram School
• Enthusiastic School Performer Award – Vijayantha School

Rewards & Recognition

The organizers promised:

• Free Registration for all students.
• Exciting cash rewards for winners of each event.
• All students with Certificates of participation, as a reward of their effort and creativity.

Outcome

The hackathon was an enormous success and it provided students with a great chance to learn AI in finance and gain self-confidence, improve communication, and think like entrepreneurs. The project also supported the spirit of innovation and equipping young learners with the future demands in the financial and technological sectors as a way of commitment by SACAS.