Top Fintech Startup Accelerators, Incubators and Programs
Building a fintech startup is radically different from any other venture. Some of the challenges founders have to deal with include regulations and compliance, as well as monetization. If you’re building a fintech company, check out some of the top resources specifically designed for fintech startups:
1. Fintech Sandbox
Fintech Sandbox provides free access to critical data and resources to entrepreneurs around the world through our Data Access Residency, enabling them to build and scale their early-stage fintech products.
2. Boston Fintech Week
Boston Fintech Week brings you industry leaders in fintech and the opportunity to make meaningful connections with the innovators, regulators, and investors building the future of financial services.
3. Fintech Cadence
Fintech Cadence is known as Canada’s Fintech Hub. They specifically focus on education, supporting fintech startups and collaborating with FIs.
4. Fintech Innovation Lab
Fintech Innovation Lab focuses on accelerating fintech startups globally. It is co-founded by the Partnership Fund for New York City & Accenture. Fintech Innovation Lab has 270 companies with $2.7B raised. It has office in New York, London, and Asia Pacific.
5. Canada Fintech Forum
Canada Fintech Forum organizes annual conference for the fintech industry.
6. DCU Fintech Innovation Centre
DCU Fintech Innovation Centre, this is in partnership with MassChallenge to support innovation in financial and technological advances in fraud prevention, cyber security, AI applications, financial product development and consumer experiences.
7. Plug and Play fintech Sunnyvale
Plug and Play fintech startup accelerator has a specific program out of Sunnyvale in California for fintech companies.
As you navigate the process of building a fintech company, surround yourself with a community and networks that will open doors for your startup in the near future.