Odisha Students Showcase Fintech Innovation at Global Financial Forum in Tokyo
Bhubaneswar, 10th March, 2026: In a significant milestone for Odisha’s higher education sector, a group of students from the State represented Odisha at a Global Financial Forum in Tokyo, Japan, where they presented an innovative fintech project developed under the Certification Programme in Fintech & Insurtech (CFI).
The CFI programme has been launched by the Government of Odisha in collaboration with the National University of Singapore – Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS–AIDF) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to build innovative, resilient and inclusive financial ecosystems.
The certification programme aims to equip students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in financial technology and insurance technology, aligned with global digital finance trends.
In the CFI Programme, 195 students participated in the capstone project, where they worked on innovative solutions addressing real-world financial challenges. Based on their performance, a group of 07 students were selected to participate in the Global Financial Forum in Tokyo, where they presented their project and engaged with global experts from the fintech and financial services sectors.
The participating students were B. Simran (UG 3rd Year, Geology) from Ravenshaw University, Rajeshwari Behera (PG 1st Year, Commerce) from Ravenshaw University, Puspajanli Behera (PG 1st Year, Commerce) from Ravenshaw University, Manisha Lenka (PG 1st Year, Commerce) from Ravenshaw University, Sibansee Nayak (PG 2nd Year, Economics) from Utkal University, Soumya Ranjan Baithalu (PG 1st Year, Commerce) from Ravenshaw University, and Anirbarna Kar (UG 3rd Year, Physics) from Salepur Autonomous College.
Accompanied by Dr. Lipsa Mishra and Sri Sharat Kumar Majhi from the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, the team successfully presented their project titled “TranchiFy – A Trust-Based Working Capital Platform for Next-Generation SMEs.”
The project proposes a technology-driven platform aimed at simplifying access to working capital and streamlining the loan-taking process for Small and Medium Enterprises through a trust-based digital financial framework. The solution seeks to address one of the key challenges faced by small and medium enterprises by enabling faster and more transparent access to credit.
The students have now returned to Odisha after successfully presenting their work on the international platform. Their participation in the summit provided valuable exposure to the global fintech ecosystem and emerging trends in digital finance.
Through this initiative, the Government of Odisha aims to build a strong talent pool in fintech and digital finance by equipping students with job-ready skills for careers in banking, insurance and financial technology sectors.
The achievement highlights Odisha’s growing engagement with global academic and technology networks and reflects the State’s commitment to prepare its youth for opportunities in the rapidly evolving digital finance landscape.
