CBE Launches FinTech Got Talent 2026 for University Students
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has launched the fourth edition of the FinTech Got Talent competition for university students under the FinYology initiative, organised by FinTech Egypt. The competition aims to recognise the best innovative

The Central Bank of Egypt has launched the fourth edition of its FinTech Got Talent competition for university students, run through its FinTech Egypt and FinYology initiatives with backing from the Federation of Egyptian Banks. The programme functions as a talent and pipeline-building mechanism, positioning the central bank and commercial banks to identify early-stage fintech solutions and potential hires. Its continuity into a fourth edition signals sustained institutional commitment to grassroots fintech development alongside Egypt's broader financial inclusion and digital payments agenda.
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