| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | HaRBInger 2025 - Innovation for Transformation (RBI's fourth global hackathon) |
| Launch Date | Officially launched by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
| Theme | "Secure Banking: Powered by Identity, Integrity, and Inclusivity" |
| Objectives | Promote secure, inclusive, identity-driven banking solutions; enhance trust in digital banking; leverage emerging technologies. |
| Key Problem Statements | 1. Tokenized KYC (privacy-focused identity verification) 2. Offline CBDC (usage in internet-deprived regions) 3. Enhancing Trust in Digital Financial Services (fraud prevention). |
| Eligibility | Open to individuals, startups, fintech firms, academic institutions, and global innovators. |
| Registration Start | 23 October 2025 |
| Evaluation Criteria | Innovation, feasibility, impact, and user-centric design. |
| Previous Editions | Launched in 2021; focused on digital payments and regtech; led to prototype adoption in the financial ecosystem. |

