FinTech Acceleration Program
The BFB invites FinTech startups, with a minimum viable product, to apply to our upcoming program. The program is open to startup applicants from across the world seeking to expand in the MENA region.
We strongly encourage you to apply if your startup solution ticks one of the boxes below:

Blockchain & Crypto-assets

Cybersecurity & Data Science

Digital &Open Banking

Financial Health & Inclusion

InsurTech

Payments & Remittances

RegTech

WealthTech
Benefits

Access to mentors with deep industry and technical experience

Robust program curriculum designed for early stage startups

Access to workspace during the program

Access to a wide network of potential customers and investors

Program graduates may also be offered a one-month residency at one of FinTech Consortium's other global bays (Bahrain, Detroit or Singapore)
Selection Criteria
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A FinTech product/solution that is, at minimum, in developed prototype or in early proof of concept
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Innovative technology with a clear product development and execution roadmap
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Existing business plan and pitch deck
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Strong founder(s) and management team with a balance of technical and business experience
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The startups will need to relocate to the Kingdom of Bahrain for 8 weeks out of the 12