NABARD HACKATHON · GLOBAL FINTECH FEST 2026
LincPay wins
1st Prize at the NABARD Hackathon
Recognised for an AI-Driven Cash Flow Prediction & Risk Flagging System for Rural Micro Enterprises, LincPay Solutions Private Limited was declared Winner and awarded 1st Prize on stage at Global Fintech Fest 2026, Mumbai.
1st Prize Winner
Official Award
NABARD Hackathon
Recognition
A landmark win for AI-driven rural financial inclusion
At Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, LincPay Solutions Private Limited was declared Winner of the prestigious NABARD Hackathon — taking 1st Prize in the national competition.
The hackathon challenged fintech pioneers to design an AI-Driven Cash Flow Prediction & Risk Flagging System for Rural Micro Enterprises — solving a critical credit assessment gap central to empowering India's informal rural economy.
AI Model & Processing Pipeline
Award Summary
- Competition NABARD Hackathon
- Result Winner · 1st Prize
- Award Level 1st Prize National Winner
- Problem statement AI-Driven Cash Flow Prediction & Risk Flagging System
- Target Sector Rural Micro Enterprises & Financial Inclusion
- Venue Global Fintech Fest 2026, Mumbai
- Date Awarded 10 September 2026
The Hackathon Journey
From problem statement to 1st Prize victory
The Problem Statement
An AI-Driven Cash Flow Prediction & Risk Flagging System for Rural Micro Enterprises — enabling financial institutions to accurately assess repayment capacity and credit risk for informal rural businesses.
The Stage Recognition
LincPay Solutions Private Limited was declared Winner (1st Prize) of the NABARD Hackathon, selected out of competing fintech innovators on stage at Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai.
The Award & Honor
The 1st Prize Award presented on 10 September 2026 by NABARD, NPCI and Global Fintech Fest leadership during the flagship evening ceremony.
Technology Impact
Powered by LincPay's flagship banking technology
Our winning hackathon solution directly leverages the production AI & risk-scoring engines behind LincAI, LincShield, and CBSNexora.
Financial inclusion, validated
The win recognises LincPay's work applying AI and banking intelligence to underserved rural segments — advancing our core Financial Inclusion mission.
Built on LincAI & LincShield
The winning entry leverages the same production AI, cash flow analytics, anomaly detection, and real-time risk scoring behind LincAI and LincShield.
Backed by Regulators & Banking Ecosystem
Independent validation from NABARD, NPCI and Global Fintech Fest confirms LincPay's market leadership in rural and cooperative banking tech.
Photo gallery
On stage at Global Fintech Fest 2026
Live moments from the NABARD Hackathon prize ceremony in Mumbai.
Ceremony Video
Watch the live prize presentation
Recording of the NABARD Hackathon award ceremony at Global Fintech Fest 2026.
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