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FinTech SkillSprint
Master blockchain and data science, and show the world 🌍 what you’ve got 🌟
YOUR FAST-TRACK TO FINTECH MASTERY 🔥Â
YOUR FAST-TRACK TO FINTECH MASTERY 🔥Â
Hey, future innovators! 🌟 Ready to level up your skills and stand out in the tech-driven world? Co-hosted by KBI and City University of Hong Kong Department of Data Science, FinTech SkillSprint 2025 is a 12-hour, 2-week hybrid bootcamp designed just for YOU — students, recent grads, and lifelong learners who want to crush it in blockchain, AI, and data science.
DID YOU KNOW?
DID YOU KNOW?
By 2030, 60% of jobs will demand skills in emerging tech like blockchain and AI (World Economic Forum, 2024).
Blockchain is revolutionizing finance, healthcare, supply chains, and even sustainability.
Data science powers predictive healthcare, personalized medicine, and smart cities.
Mastering these skills boosts your college applications, CV, and job prospects like nothing else.
WHAT YOU’LL GET: SKILLS + CREDENTIALS + CONFIDENCE
WHAT YOU’LL GET: SKILLS + CREDENTIALS + CONFIDENCE
🚀 Master Cutting-Edge Tech
🚀 Master Cutting-Edge Tech
Blockchain & Trust Technologies (BCTT)
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
✍️ Sharpen Your Academic & Professional Edge
✍️ Sharpen Your Academic & Professional Edge
Academic writing & whitepaper crafting
Presentation design & storytelling
Pitching your ideas like a pro
🎓 Earn Official Certificates
🎓 Earn Official Certificates
Attend 85% of sessions to earn an A1 BCTT or DSAI Solutions Architect certificate
Perfect for boosting your LinkedIn profile!
WHO CAN JOIN?
WHO CAN JOIN?
Secondary Students 🎒
 Ages 12+, currently in school (ISCED 1-3)
Tertiary Students 🎓
College/university (ISCED 4-8)
Recent Graduates đź’Ľ
Finished studies in the last 3 years
No experience needed—just curiosity and drive!
REAL-WORLD IMPACT: WHERE YOUR SKILLS CAN SHINE
REAL-WORLD IMPACT: WHERE YOUR SKILLS CAN SHINE
Healthcare
Healthcare
Use blockchain for secure patient records or AI for predicting health outcomes
Finance
Finance
Build decentralized apps or analyze market trends with AI
Sustainability
Sustainability
Track carbon footprints transparently with blockchain
Education & Research
Education & Research
Present data-driven insights and innovative tech solutions
YOUR SKILLSPRINT JOURNEY 🚀
YOUR SKILLSPRINT JOURNEY 🚀
Tech Foundations 💻
Tech Foundations 💻
Level up with the core skills you need to dominate your future
Ideation & Innovation đź’ˇ
Ideation & Innovation đź’ˇ
Turn your brainstorms into world-shaking projects, cook up creative solutions for real-world problems
Academic Writing 📝
Academic Writing 📝
Master the art of structuring pro-level project proposals with clear, persuasive arguments
Presentation Skills 🎤
Presentation Skills 🎤
Create slides and posters that slap and deliver talks that simplify complex ideas, and present with swagger to leave the crowd hyped.
Pitch Practice 🏆
Pitch Practice 🏆
Bring your A-game and get real-time feedback to fine-tune your pitch, visuals, and proposals
BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE đź‘€Â
BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE đź‘€Â
Ready to dive in? Each round of the Olympiad Upskilling Bootcamp is a 2-week power-up, packed with 6 interactive sessions — 2 hours each — designed to fit your summer and your ambitions.
Session Schedule
Session Schedule
Every Mon, Wed, and Fri
Blockchain: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM HKT
Data Science: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM HKT
Choose Your Adventure
Choose Your Adventure
Blockchain: Focus on blockchain and trust technologies (BCTT)Â
Data Science: Focus on data science and artificial intelligence (DSAI)
Or go all-in and experience both tracks!
Hybrid Experience
Hybrid Experience
In-person: Join us in person at City University of Hong Kong for hands-on learning and real connections.
Online: Limited Zoom spots are available for those who need remote access.
PRICING & PERKS đź’°
PRICING & PERKS đź’°
Invest in your future with FinTech SkillSprint 2025:
One Track: 2,880 HKD
Both Tracks: 5,760 HKD
Maximize your value with these discounts:
Referral Discount
Referral Discount
Get 100 HKD off per track for you AND your friend!
Competition Refund
Competition Refund
Earn a 40% course fee rebate when you join IBCOL 2025 or IDSOL 2025
MEET YOUR MENTORS
MEET YOUR MENTORS
Learn from blockchain and AI pros, data scientists, and past Olympiad champions who’ve been where you want to go. Get insider tips, hands-on practice, and real-world insights.
Yalsin Li
Yalsin Li
Resident Doctor, Hospital Authority
Gold Medalist
2018 Inernational Blockchain Olympiad
Hannah Boon
Hannah Boon
Program Manager, Moca Foundation
Silver Medalist
2021 International Blockchain Olympiad
Sophia Liu
Sophia Liu
Student, Harvard UniversityÂ
Gold Medalist
2021 International Blockchain Olympiad
Our Alumni Testimonials
Our Alumni Testimonials
Sakib Rabbani
Sakib Rabbani
đź‡đź‡° The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)
"The network I gained through the program connected me with industry professionals, which helped me get a job in Software Engineering at JP Morgan Chase in Hong Kong.
The experience also inspired me to launch my own startup, which I recently brought to Silicon Valley."
Rebeca Borrego Cavazos
Rebeca Borrego Cavazos
🇲🇽 Universidad de Monterrey (UdM)
"Participating in IBCOL significantly broadened my horizons in the fields of data science and blockchain. It gave me the invaluable opportunity to connect with professionals in these areas and explore the vast range of applications for these transformative technologies, which I firmly believe represent the future."
Dominic Tam
Dominic Tam
đź‡đź‡° Pui Kiu Chollege (PKU)đź‡đź‡° The Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education (HKAGE)
"The experience helped me develop strong system design thinking skills, enabling me to approach complex problems with innovative solutions.
Additionally, I improved my pitching and communication abilities, learning how to present ideas clearly and confidently.Â
Finally, working on graphic design and coding pushed me to turn ideas into practical, well-executed solutions."
Nicole Wong
Nicole Wong
đź‡đź‡° Diocesan Girls’ School (DGS)🇦🇺 University of Melbourne (UniMelb)
"IBCOL participation enhanced my interdisciplinary capabilities by developing advanced skills in visual communication, technological prototyping, and strategic problem-solving.
These experiences bridge my technological interests with medical studies, fostering a multidisciplinary approach to my career."
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS âť“
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS âť“
Got more questions? Feel free to reach to us at olympiads@kb.institute or vibe with us on LinkedIn or Instagram. Let’s get you ready to dominate FinTech! 🚀
Do I need to know blockchain or data science to join the bootcamp?
Do I need to know blockchain or data science to join the bootcamp?
Nope, zero experience needed! 🌟 SkillSprint is built for beginners, so all you need is a spark of curiosity. We’ll break down blockchain (IBCOL) or data science (IDSOL) from the ground up, getting you ready to slay at the 2025 Olympiads. Basic coding skills? Cool, but not required!
What if I can’t attend in-person?
What if I can’t attend in-person?
We’re flexible! 🖥️ The bootcamp is hybrid, with in-person sessions at City University of Hong Kong (CityU) for those hands-on vibes, or online via Zoom for remote access. Zoom spots are limited and approved case-by-case, so mention your needs in your application or hit us up at olympiads@kb.institute.Â
Can I do both the Blockchain and Data Science tracks?
Can I do both the Blockchain and Data Science tracks?
Yes, you can! 💪 Pick one track (4,321 HKD) or go big with both (8,642 HKD) to level up your skills across blockchain and data science. It’s your call!
Can I do both the Blockchain and Data Science tracks?
Can I do both the Blockchain and Data Science tracks?
Heck yeah! đź’Ş You can focus on one track ($2,880) or go all-in for both ($5,760) to max out your FinTech skills. Mix and match blockchain and data science to become a tech powerhouse. Your choice, your vibe!
What do I get out of the bootcamp?
What do I get out of the bootcamp?
A whole lot! 🔥 You’ll:
Master blockchain or data science skills for real-world impact (think finance, healthcare, or even medicine).
Build a dope project to flex at IBCOL or IDSOL 2025.
Learn to pitch like a pro and create slides that pop.
Score an A1 BCTT or DSAI Solutions Architect certificate (with 85% attendance) to boost your CV, LinkedIn, or college apps.
Gain skills that 60% of jobs will demand by 2030 (World Economic Forum, 2024).
The cost feels a bit steep. Are there ways to bring it down?
The cost feels a bit steep. Are there ways to bring it down?
We’ve got your back! 💸 The fee is $2,880 per track, but you can save with these discounts:
Referral Discount: Invite a friend to join, and you both get $100 off per track. Just include their name in your application.
Olympiad Refund: Join IBCOL or IDSOL 2025 after the bootcamp, and we’ll refund 40% of your fee per track once your competition registration is verified.
Stack these for max savings! Discounts are processed after registration confirmation. Payment is via bank transfer after we confirm your application.
How do I know if I’ve successfully signed up?
How do I know if I’ve successfully signed up?
You’re in the loop! 📧 After applying, you’ll get a confirmation email within 3 business days with payment instructions (bank transfer) and all the deets. If you don’t hear back, ping us at olympiads@kb.institute.
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