New Delhi, Aug. 22 -- The Finnovate Hackathon-presented by Kyndryl, hosted by Mint, and supported by the national language platform Bhashini-is all set to kick off its first round next week, marking a significant milestone in its mission to drive language-powered innovation in India's financial ecosystem.

Following the close of registrations, the hackathon saw robust participation from across the country, with 180 teams entering the fray. After careful screening in line with eligibility criteria, 104 teams have been shortlisted to advance to the first competitive round.

The hackathon, which was launched earlier this month, is centred on fostering solutions that address the challenges of financial inclusion through the use of indigenous ...