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3 thematic areas
You may participate in FinQuest 2026 with innovation-driven products centred on:
- AI-first banking and value transformation – Reinventing banking with AI, automation and measurable impact
- Fraud zero and digital trust – Securing the digital bank without compromising experience
- Next generation customer experience – Seamless, phygital and omnichannel journeys
Which solutions qualify
To stand a chance to have your solution qualify in the competition, make sure it:
- Is highly innovative.
- Is relevant to the thematic areas of the competition.
- Addresses a real need of the financial sector or would appeal to a substantial number of customers.
- Can feasibly be applied in practice, in line with the current laws and regulations.
Up to €15,000
You will win €15,000 and a partnership opportunity to turn a pilot project into reality, if your proposal receives the 1st prize.
The prizes for the remaining awards will be announced soon.
Meet us at the Panathēnea festival
Get to know Alpha Bank experts
Thursday 28.05.2026
- 11:00-12:00, Michalis Mikelakis, Advanced Analytics Manager – AI & GenAI • Data analytics • Fraud prevention • Cybersecurity • API / infrastructure solutions
- 12:00-14:00, Evi Klaoudatou, Group Marketing and PR Director – Everything about marketing, branding for startups and the innovation ecosystem
- 12:00-14:00, Katerina Krikou, Owned Channels and Digital Marketing Manager – Everything about marketing, branding for startups and the innovation ecosystem
- 12:00-14:00, Thanos Tsirimokos, Marketing Planning and Control Expert – Everything about marketing, branding for startups and the innovation ecosystem
- 13:00-14:00, Athanasios Tsarouchis, Technology Strategic Planning and Value Director – Innovation solution in general
Friday 29.05.2026
- 10:00-11:00, Virginia Sokou, Digital Sales and Customer Experience Director – Customer experience, value management and digital sales
- 11:00-12:00, Panagiotis Bagiokos, Private Equity Portfolio Manager – Investment and fintech partnerships
- 12:00-13:00, Penny Gialakidi, Talent Acquisition, Development and Change Management Director – HR tech, future of work, employee experience, training platforms, talent strategy, workforce transformation
- 13:00-14:00, Panagiotis Divriotis, Retail Lending Products Director – Digital and embedded lending, AI-driven credit scoring, card issuing and payments infrastructure, loyalty and rewards platforms, digital mortgage journeys, financial wellness solutions
Mark your calendar
1. Send the application
Fill in the application form with the details of your proposal and send it on time, to enter the competition.
Once we receive it, we’ll send you a confirmation email.
2. Find out if you've qualified
The evaluation committee will review all submitted applications and select the 6 finalists.
If necessary, we may call you before the finalists are announced, so you can present your proposal. Be on alert.
If your proposal qualifies, we’ll notify you by email or over the phone.
3. Improve your product (accelerator)
If your proposal does qualify, you’ll have time to further develop your solution. This stage is called the accelerator.
You’ll have the opportunity to take part in dedicated workshops, one-to-one mentoring sessions and guided business development meetings. This will help you refine and enhance your product.
4. Make your pitch
Explore last year’s winners
Any questions?
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