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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