FinTech Bridge is a mobile application designed to connect Kabarak University students with short-term loan providers. The application serves as an intermediary platform addressing urgent financial needs caused by delays in traditional financial aid systems like HELB.
Research Insight: 75% of students at Kenyan universities experience financial aid delays
Key Benefits:
- Alleviate financial stress
- Improve academic performance
- Enhance student well-being
- 🔒 University Credential Authentication
- 📄 Streamlined Loan Application
- 🤖 Automated Risk Assessment
- 🤝 Financial Provider Matching
- 💸 M-Pesa Integration
- 🔔 Repayment Reminders
- 📊 Financial Analytics
| Component | Technology |
|---|---|
| Frontend | Flutter (iOS & Android) |
| Backend | Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Cloud Functions) |
| Payment Gateway | Safaricom M-Pesa API |
| Notifications | Africa's Talking SMS API |
fintech_bridge/
├── android/ # Android platform code
├── ios/ # iOS platform code
├── lib/ # Core application code
│ ├── config/ # App configuration
│ ├── models/ # Data models
│ ├── screens/ # UI components
│ ├── services/ # Business logic
│ └── ... # Other directories
├── functions/ # Firebase Cloud Functions
├── test/ # Test suites
├── CONTRIBUTING.md # Contribution guidelines
├── LICENSE.md # MIT License
└── pubspec.yaml # Dependency management
- Flutter 3.0+
- Firebase CLI
- Dart 2.17+
git clone https://github.com/Akinyidebra/fintech_bridge.git
cd fintech_bridge
flutter pub get- Create Firebase project
- Add iOS/Android apps
- Download config files:
google-services.json(Android)GoogleService-Info.plist(iOS)
flutter runWe welcome contributions! Please read our Contribution Guidelines before making any changes.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.
Project Lead: Dee
Email: dee@fintechbridge.com
University Partner: Kabarak University