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DIFC FinTech Hive opens applications for 2018

by CXO Staff
May 21, 2018
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DIFC FinTech Hive opens applications for 2018

FinTech Hive at DIFC will begin accepting applications for its 2018 programme starting May 20, kicking off a competitive search for the top financial technology (fintech) and insurance technology (insurtech) innovators in the region.

The FinTech Hive at DIFC was launched last year by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) in partnership with Accenture. The 2018 edition of the accelerator programme expands its scope to include insurtech, as well as Islamic finance and regulatory technology (regtech) solutions.

The focus on insurtech comes amid rapid growth in the sector, with both the volume and value of deals jumping in 2017, and puts FinTech Hive at DIFC in a position to connect insurance firms with this new wave of innovation in the region.

New insurance partners of the 2018 programme include AIG, Takaful Emarat and Zurich Insurance Company, who will join new financial institution partners First Abu Dhabi Bank, Arab Bank, and Noor Bank, along with returning partners Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Citi, Emirates Islamic, Emirates NBD, HSBC, Mashreq, Standard Chartered, UAE Exchange and Visa. The participating financial institutions and insurance companies will ideate, collaborate and partner with startups in a wide-ranging 12-week mentorship and networking programme.

FinTech Hive at DIFC will also feature the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC) as a strategic partner again this year. The DIEDC will focus on reaching start-ups in Islamic finance, an important pillar for the region. The programme will continue to bridge the gap between innovative tech entrepreneurs and financial industry giants while providing a platform that promotes cutting-edge innovation in line with Dubai Plan 2021 and the Centre’s 2024 Strategy.

“As FinTech continues to be a game-changer for the financial services industry, nurturing innovative talent is a fundamental priority because of the immense benefits it brings to the economy and society,” said Raja Al Mazrouei, Executive Vice President of FinTech Hive at DIFC. “By connecting innovators in financial services technology with the banks, financial institutions and service providers, we are providing a world-class platform to develop solutions that meet the specific needs of, and address the challenges faced in, the region.”

Initial selection of programme participants will be based on maturity, life stage, market traction and financing profiles. Applicants will need to have a well-defined prototype or service implemented in at least one market and be looking to expand into the region. This year’s programme will start on Sept. 4 and culminate at an Investor Day later in the year, when up to 10 participants will present their solutions to an audience of venture capitalists and financial industry executives.

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