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CAMS IIT-M Fintech Innovation Lab
CAMS IIT-M Fintech Innovation Lab
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Call for Faculty Proposals: Innovative Solutions in the Fintech Domain

Submission Deadline: 15th January 2026


The CAMS IITM Fintech Innovation Lab invites visionary faculty to submit breakthrough ideas in the Fintech and BFSI domain.
Transform your research into real-world impact through CIFIL’s innovation and incubation platform.
Selected proposals may gain funding, pilot opportunities, and industry or regulatory partnerships.
We are seeking bold, practical, and interdisciplinary solutions that address India’s rapidly evolving financial landscape.
From AI/ML risk analytics to digital payments and e-Rupee innovations—your ideas can shape the future of finance.
Work on cutting-edge areas like blockchain, green fintech, cybersecurity, and financial inclusion.
Showcase your expertise and contribute to technology-driven societal transformation.
Open to faculty from all reputed institutions across disciplines.
Submit a 2–3 page proposal outlining your idea, impact, and implementation plan.
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GameTrade Hackathon — Build a Banking Game for Kids & Win ₹1,00,000!

CIFIL is excited to announce the GameTrade Hackathon â€” a national-level game-building challenge where you will design and prototype a fun, interactive game that teaches banking literacy to school students aged 11–13 years.


Prize Pool — ₹1,00,000

Awards across five specialised categories:
  • Best Gameplay — ₹30,000
  • Best Educational Value — ₹25,000
  • Most Creative Concept — ₹20,000
  • Best Prototype Execution — ₹15,000
  • Jury Award — ₹10,000

Build a playable educational game that explains basic banking concepts through gameplay â€” not through lectures.

Your game should help kids understand:


Registration Deadline: 26th January 2026.


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We are honored to host Jyoti Prakash, Fund Manager at Alphaa Money and a specialist in Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and Multi-Cap Equity PMS.


This session will provide a deep dive into the strategies used by active investors to build and manage optimal portfolios in today's dynamic markets.


Event Details:

  • Topic: Modern Portfolio Theory: Building Optimal Portfolios for Active Investors

  • Speaker: Jyoti Prakash, Fund Manager, Alphaa Money

  • Date: January 08, 2026

  • Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  • Format: Online


Why Attend? In an era of significant currency volatility—where the Indian Rupee faces pressure from global tariffs and market theories like Covered Interest Rate Parity (CIP) are constantly tested—understanding the technical foundations of portfolio management is essential for any aspiring finance professional. This lecture will bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world fund management.