Deadline: August 14, 2026
The focus areas, of the programme include showcasing startups on the global stage at the Singapore FinTech Festival, providing senior industry mentorship, creating pilot opportunities with Corporate Champions, facilitating Investor Hours through curated one-to-one meetings with investors, supporting market entry into Southeast Asia, offering continued alumni support, providing a stipend of SGD 20,000 for each finalist team, and delivering masterclasses on go-to-market strategy, regulation, and capital strategy.
The programme brings together three Corporate Champions and three unsolved problem statements, giving selected startups the opportunity to present their market-ready solutions during Demo Day before an international audience.
Finalist teams will receive guidance from senior industry leaders to strengthen their business strategy, refine their pitch, and improve execution. They will also have opportunities to engage in pilot discussions with the Corporate Champion behind their assigned problem statement.
The programme provides curated one-to-one sessions with venture capital firms and strategic investors to help startups accelerate funding conversations. It also offers valuable connections with corporates, investors, and ecosystem partners across Southeast Asia.
Each finalist team will receive a stipend of SGD 20,000 and participate in in-person masterclasses in Singapore covering go-to-market strategy, regulation, and capital strategy. Support continues beyond Demo Day through pilot follow-through, investor introductions, and ongoing access to the GFTN network.
The programme is open to early-stage fintech startups with market-ready solutions that address the published problem statements. Eligible applicants should be at the Bootstrapped, Pre-Seed, Seed, or Series A stage, be based in, operating in, or planning to enter Southeast Asia, and be open to external funding opportunities.
For more information, visit SG FinTech Festival.
