Santander X Connects | Santander Innovation Challenge (English)

Santander España

Mobilizing our global talents, we aim to build Santander next growth engines!

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30 days, 3 h 55 min

  • Aimed at: Entrepreneurial projects
  • Located in:
    • Argentina
    • Austria
    • Bahamas
    • Belgium
    • Canada
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  • Requirements

    • Open to all Santander employees
    • Individual or teams (up to 3 people)
    • Same geography
    • No technical expertise required
    • No limit on number of ideas registered


    Brazil employees: submit via OpenNOW platform.

  • General information

    How could we reach 210 million customers in 2028, as an AI-first digital bank with branches?


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    The answers may already be within the Bank.

    In your team.

    In your idea.

    It starts with you!


    Santander Innovation Challenge is a global strategic initiative designed to mobilize nearly 200,000 employees, across more than 25 geographies.


    This is not just another corporate initiative.


    We're accelerating our transformation as an AI-first digital bank with branches - and growth will come from how we rethink both: how we grow and how we operate.


    This challenge connects strategy, AI and our global talent.


    Remember: you do NOT need technical expertise to participate.


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    We're looking for ideas that help...


    Grow the Bank:

    • Attract new customers
    • Deepen relationships
    • Create new products/services
    • Unlock revenue


    Transform the Bank:

    • Simplify how we work
    • Increase productivity
    • Reduce costs
    • Mitigate risks
    • Scale globally


    AI, data and automation are powerful enablers - but, your insight into real problems matters most.

  • Reward

    This is your moment!


    Some of the most powerful ideas in Santander have never been presented.


    They stayed in conversations.

    In inboxes.

    In silence.


    This is your opportunity to:


    Grow:

    • Develop an AI-first mindset
    • Learn from senior leaders


    Deliver:

    • Turn ideas into real solutions
    • Create measurable impact


    Lead:

    • Gain executive visibility
    • Represent your geography, globally


    And yes - access exclusive experiences!

    But, more importantly: you help shape Santander's future!

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