Competition Introduction
With the rapid development of deepfake technology, the AI industry continues to evolve, becoming increasingly sophisticated and practically applicable. As a result, generative technologies have transitioned into increasingly accessible tools. As the quality of synthetic content has significantly improved, identity theft and fraud incidents based on face-swapping attacks have escalated globally, posing substantial risks to personal privacy and public data security.
2025 FinVolution Global Data Science Competition focuses on the domain of visual deepfake detection, bringing together experts from around the world to leverage advanced technologies such as deep learning in the development of detection algorithms capable of distinguishing between authentic and manipulated images. The competition aims to address the growing challenges posed by deepfake attacks across diverse national and contextual scenarios. The competition will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the performance and practical applicability of submitted algorithms in real-world scenarios, with the objective of fostering innovation in deepfake detection technologies, establishing a safe and reliable AI security framework, promoting the ethical application of science and technology, and supporting the rapid, sound, and healthy advancement of the global AI industry.
Competition Awards
- First Prize (1 team)
○≈US$13,927 and Honorary Certificate
- Second Prize (2 teams)
○≈US$8,356 and Honorary Certificate
- Third Prize (2 teams)
○≈US$4,178 and Honorary Certificate
- Excellence Award (5 teams)
○≈US$696 and Honorary Certificate
On-site special awards:
Solution Innovation Award: ≈US$139
Fastest Inference Award: ≈US$139
Best Problem Analysis and Definition Award: ≈US$139
*All award amounts are pre-tax. Final disbursement may be subject to applicable tax laws and regulations.
Competition Timeline
- Preliminary Round & Registration: 00:00:00 June 24– 23:59:59 July 31, 2025(Beijing Time, GMT +8)
- Semifinal Round-Dataset Verification: 00:00:00 August 1– 23:59:59 August 29, 2025(Beijing Time, GMT +8)
- Final Round-Materials Submission: 00:00:00, September 1, 2025- 23:59:59, September 7, 2025 (Beijing Time, GMT +8)
- Final Defense Session: Exact date to be announced later
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Deadline for participation：July 24, 2025 23:59:59(Beijing Time, GMT +8)
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About FinVolution Global Data Science Competition
Organized annually since 2016, the FinVolution Global Data Science Competition has drawn nearly 10,000 researchers from top universities and enterprises globally. Previous themes have included “Deepfake Speech Detection”, “Dialect speech recognition”, and “Smart risk management and fraud detection solution”, all rooted in real-world fintech business scenarios.
About FinVolution Group
FinVolution Group is a leading fintech company that connects millions of consumers as well as small-sized enterprises with financial institutions.
Founded in 2007 and listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 2017, we have been at the forefront of the pan-Asian credit technology industry, pioneering innovative technologies in credit risk assessment, fraud detection, big data, and artificial intelligence. With a proven track record of robust growth in pan-Asian countries, we have established leading fintech platforms in China, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Pakistan.
