Organised by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) in partnership with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Global FinTech Hackcelerator celebrates a decade of fintech innovation while charting the course for the next.
Organised by the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) in partnership with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the Global FinTech Hackcelerator celebrates a decade of fintech innovation while charting the course for the next. The program seeks groundbreaking, market-ready solutions that leverage technology to drive a more efficient, inclusive, and resilient financial system.
Up to 20 finalists will be selected to showcase their visionary solutions at the Singapore FinTech Festival, with winners crowned at the FinTech Awards dinner.
For more information, refer to the FAQs below or contact gfh@gftn.com
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FAQ
Who is eligible to participate in the Global FinTech Hackcelerator?
We welcome all individual and corporate participants with a market-ready solution that can address any of the published problem statements. Individual participants must be aged 18 and above; Corporate participants must be a registered company.
Are there requirements in forming a team?
Applicants participating as a team must form a team before registering for the Challenge. Each participant is limited to joining 1 team in the Challenge. It is recommended that teams should comprise no more than 10 members (2 pizza rule).
What are the benefits of participating in the Global FinTech Hackcelerator?
Finalists will each receive a S$20,000 cash stipend, mentorship by industry experts and access to potential clients. Three winners will each receive S$50,000 in prize money.
Can I submit more than 1 proposal to different problem statements?
No, you may not submit more than 1 proposal to different problem statements.
What do I need to include in my submission?
The application submission is recommended to include the following:
The case for your solution: A single PDF document of at least one page and no longer than five pages (with a minimum of 1-inch margins and an 11-point font) to make the case for why your team should be considered as a Global FinTech Hackcelerator finalist.
Pitch deck: A pitch deck providing an overview of the innovation, market opportunity, relevance to the chosen problem statement, business model, team background to help the evaluators assess the solution.
Video: A video of one or more team members providing a demonstration of the team’s proposed innovation.
Collectively, all the submitted materials should help the evaluators understand any specific problems identified, the proposed solution, and how the proposed solution works, taking into consideration the evaluation criteria. All documents must be in English. Videos must either be in English or contain English subtitles. Links to Google Docs, Google Sheets, or other online materials are not acceptable.
Teams may submit materials before 30th Aug 2024, 2359 SGT. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Who are the corporate champions?
Corporate champions are the contributors of the problem statements who will work together with you to help contextualise your solution better to the industry or their organisation.
Do I have to be based in Singapore to participate?
No, we welcome applications from all over the world. The intensive workshops and Demo Day in Singapore are mandatory (at least one member of your team should attend) for finalists. Finalists will each receive a S$20,000 cash stipend to offset their cost of travel and accommodation.
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