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Participants presenting their Proof-of-Concept (POC)
Team WannaCry presenting their Proof-of-Concept (POC)
On 15 July 2025, Team WannaCry showcased their Proof-of-Concept (POC) at the Bank of Mauritius Innovation Hub, Innov8. The POC comprises a solution for the reporting of cyber incidents by financial institutions.
Workshop with Absa Bank (South Africa) Study Group
Workshop with Absa Bank (South Africa) Study Group
On 24 June 2025, the Innov8 Team hosted an interactive workshop for a study group of 40 participants from Absa Bank, South Africa. The session featured an overview of the Innovation Hub, including its mission and key initiatives, followed by insights into the participant onboarding process to ensure a seamless experience.
Onboarding Of Participants
Innovators in Action
Participants are currently working on their Proof-of-Concept at Innov8, the Bank of Mauritius Innovation Hub.
Regulatory Sandbox Authorization
Regulatory Sandbox Authorization
Do you have an innovative fintech solution which is ready for testing? Click here to learn more.
WORKSHOPS / EVENTS
December 30, 2024
Prize Giving Ceremony
Innov8, the Bank of Mauritius Innovation Hub, hosted a prize-giving ceremony on Monday, 30 December 2024, to reward the participants and winners of its inaugural Hacktiv8 hacking challenge.
WORKSHOPS / EVENTS
march 26, 2024
Proof-of-Concepts (PoC)
The first request for POCs was launched in August 2024 and 16 Proof-of-Concepts (POCs) were selected for development in the Innov8. The Bank of Mauritius invites interested participants to register their projects. One area of particular interest is the use of Artificial Intelligence including Predictive AI/ Generative AI/ Machine Learning by the Bank of Mauritius and financial institutions.
Best Practices on the Use of AI
Best Practices on the Use of AI
Are you interested participate in this initiative? Please click here to join the community and share your thoughts.
WORKSHOPS / EVENTS
September 5, 2024
Workshop with University Students on Cybersecurity
An engaging and insightful workshop on cybersecurity and cloud solutions took place at Innov8, in partnership with Mauritius Telecom and NEC, bringing together university students from diverse fields.
WORKSHOPS / EVENTS
September 5, 2024
Workshop with Chief Information Security Officers on Cybersecurity
A high-impact workshop at Innov8, tailored for CISOs from the banking sector, focused on the latest challenges, threats, and advancements in cybersecurity.
MEDIA RELEASE
September 5, 2024
Bank of Mauritius launches its Innovation Hub - the Innov8
The Bank of Mauritius has launched its Innovation Hub known as the Innov8. This initiative is dedicated to shaping the future of the banking and financial landscape in Mauritius and the region.
MEDIA RELEASE
September 20, 2024
The Bank of Mauritius Innovation Hub (Innov8) announces Hacktiv8 – A Cybersecurity Hackathon
Innov8, which is the Bank of Mauritius Innovation Hub, is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural hackathon, Hacktiv8.