Showcasing IIT Bombay’s FinTech Research, Innovation & Industry Collaboration
IIT Bombay FinEdge 2025 marked a first-of-its-kind, institute-led initiative to spotlight IIT Bombay’s deep and diverse contributions to the FinTech ecosystem. Curated and hosted at ASPIRE – IIT Bombay Research Park, the event brought together industry leaders, academia, startups, investors, and students to explore future-forward ideas at the intersection of finance and technology.
Designed as a focused platform for dialogue and discovery, FinEdge 2025 demonstrated how IIT Bombay’s strengths in AI, data science, cybersecurity, blockchain, and systems research translate into real-world financial innovation and long-term industry partnerships.
Who It Brought Together
- IIT Bombay faculty, researchers & students
- Industry leaders across banking, insurance & capital markets
- FinTech startups & entrepreneurs
- Investors, mentors & hackathon organisers
- Research translation & innovation entities at IIT Bombay
Key Highlights
- High-impact keynote talks from industry and academia
- Focused panel discussions on Capital Markets and Banking & Insurance
- Energy-driven hackathons with strong student participation
- Startup pitch sessions appreciated by founders and investors
- Student research posters and technology showcases
- Tech demonstrations by SINE, Entrepreneurship Office, and partner startups
Outcomes & Impact
- Increased industry awareness of IIT Bombay’s FinTech research capabilities
- Strong interest from industry leaders to initiate faculty-led research projects
- Early engagement pathways leading toward deeper R&D collaborations
- Momentum for future co-location and long-term engagement at ASPIRE
FinEdge 2025 reinforced IIT Bombay’s role as a trusted knowledge and innovation partner for the FinTech sector—moving beyond visibility to meaningful exchanges that pave the way for sustained academia–industry collaboration.
