DIFC FinTech Hive’s accelerator programmes returns in 2022 with focus on impact and sustainability

DIFC FinTech Hive’s accelerator programmes returns in 2022 with focus on impact and sustainability

Participating start-ups, selected through a rigorous, competitive process, will be matched with suitable partners during the sprint, after which they will have the opportunity to pitch their business idea to senior stakeholders of leading financial partners in the Middle East.

The first week of the programme will begin with an extensive five-day bootcamp, which will consist of workshops delivered by industry experts and thought leaders on a range of topics including local laws and regulations, upcoming market trends, technology trends, recruitment, and funding.

This year, 20 start-ups, which focus on a range of solutions from RegTech and compliance to blockchain-based payment solutions, have been selected to participate in the first sprint of the programme under the theme ‘Impact and Sustainability’. They will be addressing a wide range of challenges including crypto, digital assets wallet, InvesTech and more, which will shape the future of the financial services sector.

The participating partners for the 2022 FinTech Accelerator programme are HSBC, Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), Al Masraf, Mashreq, ZURICH, Emirates NBD, VISA, Emirates Post Group, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company (ADNIC) and ADCB.

Running alongside the 2022 FinTech Accelerator programme, DIFC FinTech Hive’s AccelerateHER programme will continue to empower young female talent