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Global Impact Champions Awards 

Theme for 2025 - Financial Health

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Global Impact Champions Awards 

Theme for 2025 - Financial Health

Objectives

The Global Impact Champions Awards for Financial Health spotlight fintech innovators driving measurable improvements in people's financial lives—helping individuals manage day-to-day needs, withstand shocks, and plan for a secure future. Launched as a pilot in 2025, the Awards aim to surface promising approaches and build momentum for financial health innovation globally.

1 August - 6 September

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Applications are open

7 September

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Deadline for applications

8 - 14 September

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Applications are screened.

Initial screening by the GFTN Secretariat and Technical Commitee.

15 - 29 September

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Top 3 finalists will be selected by industry experts and investors.

30 September

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Top 3 finalists will be informed

29 October

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Top 3 finalists will be informally showcased at the GFTN International Advisory Board (IAB) meeting in The Hague.

The GFTN IAB is an independent body of global experts advising the GFTN strategy and impact.

12 - 14 November

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Award presentation at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025

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"Financial health is the extent to which people can manage day-to-day finances, build resilience to financial shocks, plan for the future, and feel confident about their financial lives."

— H.M. Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, United Nations Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health and Chair of the International Advisory Board of GFTN

Financial health or wellbeing is the extent to which a person or family can smoothly manage their current financial obligations and have confidence in their financial future. 

Core Dimensions of Financial Health:

Day-to-Day

Smooth short-term finances to meet daily financial obligations

Resilience

Capacity to absorb financial shocks

Planning Ahead

Being on track to reach a specific goal

Confidence

Feeling secure and in control of finances

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What's In It For You?

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Recognition

The Top 3 Awardees will be informally showcased at the GFTN International Advisory Board meeting. 

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Investment

Receive up to US$1,000,000 in equity investment or grant.

*T&Cs apply
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Global Platforms

Showcase your impact through GFTN Global Forums, including Singapore FinTech Festival and Inclusive FinTech Forum, and unlock high-level partnerships and opportunities.

Who Should Apply?

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FinTech Startups

serving the financial health sector

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Founders

with proven traction and a passion for financial health

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Ventures

delivering scalable solutions that improve people's financial health 

Make your mark. Get funded. Lead the change in financial health.

Applications close 7 September 2025.

Thematic Thought Partner for Financial Health

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Investment Partners

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An Initiative by GFTN

Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation that engages with leaders from government, businesses, academia, and civil society to foster international collaborations with our members on technology innovation, application and adoption in financial services. By harnessing emerging technologies, GFTN advances inclusive and sustainable practices that promote financial inclusion, health and equity. 

*Neither the International Advisory Board members nor the Office of the UNSGSA are responsible, or liable, for any Global Impact Champions Awards outcomes or decisions.

 

 

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