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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.

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 Celebrate startup founders driving measurable progress in financial health.

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 Spark investment in high-potential, mission-driven fintechs advancing measurable financial health outcomes.

3

Inspire financial health through leadership and mentorship.

Core Dimensions of Financial Health:

Day-to-Day

Day-to-Day

Smooth short-term finances to meet daily financial obligations

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Resilience

Resilience

Capacity to absorb financial shocks

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Planning Ahead

Planning Ahead

Being on track to reach a specific goal

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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 Chair of the International Advisory Board of GFTN

What's In It For You
Recognition
The Top 3 Awardees will be informally showcased at the GFTN International Advisory Board meeting. 

Investment
IReceive up to US$1,000,000 in equity investment or grant.
*T&Cs apply

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?
FinTech Startups
serving the financial health sector

Founders
with proven traction and a passion for financial health

Ventures
delivering scalable solutions that improve people's financial health

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

Make your mark. Get funded. Lead the change in financial health.
Applications have closed. Thank you to all who participated.

Thematic Thought Partner for Financial Health

UNSGA

Investment Partners

Tenity
Thinkuvate