Epirus Bank - Oπe\n Hackathon

Fintech solutions

When: 22 – 24 May 2026

Where: University of Ioannina

The Challenge

We challenged you to create innovative Fintech solutions that involve AI and Data Analytics, improve Customer Experience, enhance Cybersecurity, showcase Green Tech and are accessible to everyone.
Check more details HERE

And of course, all teams delivered!!

The Winners

1st Place

Hermes AI

TEAM

Developer | Founder | Student

IDEA

Epirus Shield. An application that protects users from receiving phishing attacks on their device via phone, email, or by “employees” using fake IDs. It checks the calling number in real time and provides an immediate warning regarding phishing risks.

 
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2nd Place

AiTM

TEAM

Software Engineer | Designer of Interactive Systems | Software Engineer | CEO

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IDEA

A 3D avatar that helps bank customers complete their daily banking needs and integrates into the bank’s systems. It makes complex tasks understandable and uses sign language. It has scalability across many services.

3rd Place

Alraves

TEAM

Student | Student | Student

IDEA

Epirus Student. A web-app that connects the student community with local businesses in Epirus, through Epirus Bank. Students gain cashback and discounts, businesses gain clientele, and the bank gains new accounts. Scalability includes accessibility for people with disabilities and evolution into an independent app.
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Most Mature Idea

Alraves

TEAM

Student | Student | Student

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IDEA

Epirus Student. A web-app that connects the student community with local businesses in Epirus, through Epirus Bank. Students gain cashback and discounts, businesses gain clientele, and the bank gains new accounts. Scalability includes accessibility for people with disabilities and evolution into an independent app.

Most Wanted by Contestants

IDEA

We are building ASPIS, an app that instantly analyzes with AI the incoming SMS and emails to detect scams before users fall victim. Users simply connect their emails and sms with the app and ASPIS detects manipulation tactics (urgency, fear, fake authority), calculates a danger score (0-100%), and explains why it’s suspicious.  Smart protection. Simple for everyone.
 

Aspis

TEAM

Student | Student | Student

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Best Positive Impact

Hephaestus

TEAM

Student | Student | Student | Student

IDEA

An accessibility-first web banking platform – built for people whom mainstream interfaces leave behind. It includes simplified- low digital literacy mode, voice navigation for blind users, sign-language video calls, pointer aid for quadriplegics
 
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Epirus Bank Award

FinCrime Intelligence Unit (FCIU)

TEAM

IT | IT | IT

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AML Forensic Lab transforms traditional anti-money laundering compliance by replacing rigid, error-prone static thresholds with a hybrid of AI and forensic accounting. Designed for banks and fintechs, the platform acts as an investigative “Cognitive Laboratory” that combines machine learning and graph science with statistical laws to map complex financial networks and uncover hidden syndicates

The Judges and Mentors

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