QDB Announces the FinTech Incubator and Accelerator Programs
In line with Qatar’s FinTech strategy, Qatar Development Bank announces the launch of FinTech Incubator and Accelerator programs which will bring together the best of FinTech entrepreneurs to support their local, regional and international growth.
13 April 2020 - Doha, Qatar: In line with Qatar’s FinTech strategy, Qatar Development Bank announced the launch of the FinTech Incubator and Accelerator programs (‘the Programs’). The Programs will cater to local and global FinTech entrepreneurs who are looking for a launchpad and a hub to accelerate their growth.
Run by QDB in collaboration with EY and Medici, the programmes will support the growth of local and international FinTechs by providing a team of international mentors from more than 10 countries, financial and regulatory support, registration support and much more.
The Programs will comprise of an incubator (for early-stage start-ups) and an accelerator (for mature FinTechs) and will focus on key priority areas such as payment solutions, solutions for SMEs, Islamic FinTech, and regulatory technology. With the announcement of the Programs, applications will open for Wave 1 in June 2020 and will remain open for a period of 8 weeks.
FinTechs applying to the programs will get an opportunity to be part of a 12-weeks incubation or acceleration journey that will provide essential support required by the FinTechs to establish their businesses locally as well as in the region and grow internationally.
In line with its vision to offer the best global opportunities and expertise to the FinTechs , Qatar FinTech Hub is collaborating with strategic stakeholders within the FinTech ecosystem including financial institutions, technology providers, payment networks, academia and regulators. Partnerships have already been established with several global FinTech hubs, including the UK, Singapore, Sweden, Nigeria, Lithuania, Turkey, India and others.
In addition to global FinTech hubs, an industry partnership has been established with NIUM – a global financial technology platform. It will support the programs through mentorship and access to global opportunities for the program’s participants.
Commenting on the programmes, QDB CEO, Mr. Abdulaziz bin Nasser Al-Khalifa said: “The launch of the FinTech Incubator and Accelerator Programmes is undoubtedly a milestone for the financial system in Qatar and the region. We expect that the programmes will contribute to changing the nature of projects and their abilities to compete and grow within a healthy business ecosystem, and thanks to the support of Qatar Central Bank in applying the newest technologies that shall make Qatar reiterate its positioning as a leader in financial technology on both regional and global levels.”
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