Deadline Date: January 15, 2026
The Next Seed is seeking applications to support the digital transformation of the banking sector, a leading bank is launching series of innovation challenges for startups.
A leading bank has launched a series of innovation challenges inviting startups to develop solutions that enhance security, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in its operations.
The first challenge focuses on document fraud detection in KYC processes. As account opening and identity verification move online, falsified documents, AI-manipulated images, and inconsistencies in supporting paperwork pose serious threats. The bank seeks automated solutions capable of detecting anomalies in identity documents such as national ID cards, passports, and proofs of address. The ideal solution would leverage AI and machine learning, integrate via a secure API, process large volumes of documents, and generate reliability scores or reports, all while ensuring data confidentiality in an on-premise architecture. The goal is to accelerate onboarding while reducing manual checks and regulatory risk.
The second challenge addresses data quality and consistency. Incomplete, inconsistent, or outdated customer data can negatively impact compliance, operational performance, and customer experience. The bank is looking for AI-powered solutions that can automatically detect anomalies, inconsistencies, and duplicates in customer data, and propose corrective actions that can be reviewed and validated by internal teams. By improving data quality, the bank aims to streamline KYC processes and strengthen customer relationship management.
The third challenge focuses on dynamic link management. Many organizations rely on foreign services to generate and manage dynamic links, which raises concerns about data sovereignty, security, and regulatory compliance. The bank aims to develop a Moroccan-hosted solution for secure generation and management of dynamic links. Startups are invited to propose solutions that include an SDK and API, intelligent redirection, personalization, and tracking capabilities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and complete data control.
Eligible startups must be legally registered, have the experience and capability to lead innovative projects using disruptive technologies, and demonstrate operational commitment to collaborate actively with the banking ecosystem. Solutions must be deployable within a banking context, in coordination with relevant stakeholders, to ensure practical implementation.
These challenges represent an opportunity for startups to bring cutting-edge technology to the financial sector, addressing pressing issues while supporting regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and secure digital experiences for customers.
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