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Welcome to GradVentures 2025

HSBC and Capgemini are thrilled to launch GradVentures 2025 where new graduates will have the chance to build solutions at the speed of a startup.

New grads across HSBC's global ecosystem will come together to design and build real-world MVPs that address high-impact business challenges sourced directly from leaders. The most compelling solutions may even be selected for post-hackathon pilots!

This is your chance to experiment with enterprise-grade tools from AWS, Google, and Microsoft to build AI-powered solutions.

We're excited to see what you'll build!

About the ExperienceMeet Your Organizers

Timeline

Oct 27

Registration Opens

Nov 4

Kick-Off Day

Nov 4

Registration Closes

Dec 8

Submission Deadline

Dec 9

Demo & Awards Ceremony

Activities & Workshops

Nov 4

WORKSHOP 0: KICKOFF & MEET YOUR TEAM

Kickoff session to meet your team and start the GradVentures journey.

Nov 11

WORKSHOP 1: CHALLENGE FRAMING & PROBLEM EXPLORATION

Learn to frame your challenge and explore the problem space with your team.

Nov 12

CHALLENGE SPONSOR AMA

Ask questions and gain insights directly from the challenge sponsors.

Nov 13

CONSULTING SKILLS 1

Navigating Cultural Dimensions

Nov 18

WORKSHOP 2: IDEATION & CONCEPT SKETCHING

Generate creative ideas and bring them to life through concept sketching.

Nov 19

TECH PARTNER WORKSHOPS

Learn from tech partners through hands-on workshops and expert insights.

Nov 20

CONSULTING SKILLS 2

Workshop Design and Facilitation

Nov 25

WORKSHOP 3: STORYBOARDING & PROTOTYPING

Transform your ideas into tangible prototypes and compelling storyboards.

Nov 26

STORYTELLING FOR FOUNDERS

Learn how to craft and share your founder story with impact.

Dec 2

WORKSHOP 4: PITCHING & REFINING

Refine your solution and master the art of pitching your idea.

Dec 3

MOCK DEMO DAY

Practice your pitch and get feedback in a simulated demo day setting.

Dec 9

FINAL DEMO DAY

Showcase your solution and pitch to judges on the final demo day.

Pre-Event Learning Survey

To measure your growth over the course of GradVentures, please complete the mandatory pre-event learning survey.

Reminder: Use your HSBC email while submitting the survey.

Pre-Event Learning Survey

Estimated Time: ~7 mins

Take Survey

Prizes

Exciting prizes to be announced soon!

Ready to Innovate?

Join us in GradVentures!

Register Now
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HSBC, Capgemini, Onova Logos
GradVentures Logo
Team Photo

Welcome to GradVentures 2025

HSBC and Capgemini are thrilled to launch GradVentures 2025 where new graduates will have the chance to build solutions at the speed of a startup.

New grads across HSBC's global ecosystem will come together to design and build real-world MVPs that address high-impact business challenges sourced directly from leaders. The most compelling solutions may even be selected for post-hackathon pilots!

This is your chance to experiment with enterprise-grade tools from AWS, Google, and Microsoft to build AI-powered solutions.

We're excited to see what you'll build!

Timeline

Oct 27

Registration Opens

Nov 4

Kick-Off Day

Nov 4

Registration Closes

Dec 8

Submission Deadline

Dec 9

Demo & Awards Ceremony

Activities & Workshops

Nov 4

WORKSHOP 0: KICKOFF & MEET YOUR TEAM

Kickoff session to meet your team and start the GradVentures journey.

Nov 11

WORKSHOP 1: CHALLENGE FRAMING & PROBLEM EXPLORATION

Learn to frame your challenge and explore the problem space with your team.

Nov 12

CHALLENGE SPONSOR AMA

Ask questions and gain insights directly from the challenge sponsors.

Nov 13

CONSULTING SKILLS 1

Navigating Cultural Dimensions

Nov 18

WORKSHOP 2: IDEATION & CONCEPT SKETCHING

Generate creative ideas and bring them to life through concept sketching.

Nov 19

TECH PARTNER WORKSHOPS

Learn from tech partners through hands-on workshops and expert insights.

Nov 20

CONSULTING SKILLS 2

Workshop Design and Facilitation

Nov 25

WORKSHOP 3: STORYBOARDING & PROTOTYPING

Transform your ideas into tangible prototypes and compelling storyboards.

Nov 26

STORYTELLING FOR FOUNDERS

Learn how to craft and share your founder story with impact.

Dec 2

WORKSHOP 4: PITCHING & REFINING

Refine your solution and master the art of pitching your idea.

Dec 3

MOCK DEMO DAY

Practice your pitch and get feedback in a simulated demo day setting.

Dec 9

FINAL DEMO DAY

Showcase your solution and pitch to judges on the final demo day.

Pre-Event Learning Survey

To measure your growth over the course of GradVentures, please complete the mandatory pre-event learning survey.

Reminder: Use your HSBC email while submitting the survey.

Pre-Event Learning Survey

Estimated Time: ~7 mins

Take Survey

Prizes

Exciting prizes to be announced soon!

Ready to Innovate?

Join us in GradVentures!

Register Now

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