Fintech Innovation Challenge
The Women’s World Banking’s Fintech Innovation Challenge identifies and elevates 4 later-stage fintechs pioneering innovative financial solutions that break the persistent challenges in serving the low-income women’s market.
The Fintech Innovation Challenge attracts over 100 fintech applicants from around the world who are developing innovative products to close the gender gap in the low-income women’s market.
We are looking for fintechs currently developing innovative products and solutions that address low-income women and their needs.
Challenge’s Details
- Women-Centered- Exclusive focus on solutions that aim to close the gender gap for women
- Growth Potential- Access to major investor and partnership opportunities to foster growth potential
- Later-Stage Fintechs- Emphasis on attracting later-stage fintechs, rather than start-ups
- Expert Judging Panel- Diverse judging panel of industry experts in fintech, financial inclusion, banking and venture capital
- Access to Broader Community- Opportunity to join and engage with the broader women’s financial inclusion community, such as Women’s World Banking Global Network
Eligibility Criteria:
- Leveraging Technology for Women- You are a fintech leveraging technology to provide financial solutions for underserved, low-income women.
- Serving Emerging Markets- Your focus is on serving customers in emerging markets.
- Preparing for Series A or Later- Your fintech is preparing for Series A or later and can demonstrate a minimum viable product and a path to profitability.
Prizes
The four finalists and grand prize winner will be awarded;
- mentorships,
- personalized UX design and investor consultations,
- membership to exclusive networks and priority access to fintech events attended by investors and partners around the world.
For more details on the challenge see: https://www.womensworldbanking.org/fintech-innovation-challenge-2023/
Applications close on September 15, 2022
