Student InsurTech wins

Seven students — Simran, Rajeshwari Behera, Pushpanjali Behera, Manisha Lenka, Saumya Ranjan Baithalu, Shivanshi Nayak and Arniban Kar — presented the capstone project “TranchiFy” at the Tokyo forum. sambad.in The team were one of seven capstone winners selected from a cohort of 195 students who worked on Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech capstone projects. sambad.in The Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech is delivered as a five‑month hybrid course by NUS‑AIDF in partnership with GFTN (online modules, two weeks on‑campus, projects and internships). logicalindia.in The students received the MUFG Young Innovators Award and presented “TRANCHIFY” at the GFTN Forum Japan on February 27, 2026, with a repeat presentation at the Embassy of India in Tokyo on March 3, 2026. thefactnow.com GFTN Forum Japan hosts a large industry audience — the organizer cites 5,600+ attendees, 70% C‑suite representation and participation from 79 investors — providing direct visibility to senior financial and corporate decision‑makers. gftnforum.jp The team traveled with Odisha Higher Education officers Dr. Lipsa Mishra and Sharat Kumar Majhi, and met Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on their return to Bhubaneswar. orissadiary.com Local reports describe TranchiFy as a trust‑based digital framework to simplify SME access to working capital and speed loan processes. sambadenglish.com Industry research flags claims‑finance and liquidity as insurer pain points — a survey found 66% of insurers report challenges accessing readily available funds — underlining why SME liquidity solutions intersect with claims and treasury workflows. ifamagazine.com Under the MUFG–GFTN partnership, top student teams gain placement and engagement opportunities at career fairs and MUFG‑sponsored industry sessions running alongside the Forum, creating developer‑to‑buyer pathways for early‑stage fintech solutions. bk.mufg.jp