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SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL FINTECH EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2025

Application Deadline: 25 July 2025, 23:59.

LOCATION: Singapore

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) FinTech Excellence Awards 2025, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), serve as a beacon of excellence within the FinTech ecosystem, recognizing the remarkable contribution of both corporate entities and individual contributors. The awards underscore the innovative strides made in the field of financial technology. This is a prestigious awards ceremony in Singapore that shines the spotlight on those who have made extraordinary contributions to the industry’s meteoric rise on the global stage.

ELIGIBILITY:

Emerging FinTech Award: Incorporated within the past three years with a FinTech solution implemented/deployed in any part of the world.

The FinTech company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.

The FinTech company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.

Financial Inclusivity Award: The company must have implemented/deployed a solution with the objective of promoting financial inclusion and improving access to financial services (e.g. microinsurance, peer-to-peer lending).

The company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.

The company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.

Regulatory Leader Award: The company must have implemented/deployed an innovative solution to support regulatory compliance and governance.

The company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.

The company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.

Sustainable Innovator Award: The company must have implemented/deployed an ESG solution adopted by corporates.

The company’s core business must be related to the finance industry.

The company does not need to be a regulated entity in Singapore.

Thematic—AI Champion: AI solution deployed or implemented by corporates.

You may register and submit your proposal here.

BENEFIT:

Emerging FinTech Award: 1st Place: S$50,000

Financial Inclusivity Award: 1st Place: S$50,000

Regulatory Leader Award: 1st Place: S$50,000

Sustainable Innovator Award: 1st Place: S$50,000

Thematic—AI Champion: 1st Place: S$50,000

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AFREXIMBANK FLAGSHIP ACCELERATOR PROGRAM

LOCATION: Egypt

The Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program is a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower African entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions to drive intra-African trade. We’re looking for visionary founders with scalable technologies that address critical challenges in cross-border payments, trade finance, and digital commerce platforms.

ELIGIBILITY:

They welcome applications from:

Early to Series A stage startups with a minimum viable product (MVP) and proven business model

Innovative startups generating revenue from paying customers, confirming the viability of its initial business model.

African entrepreneurs across the continent and in the diaspora

Tech-enabled businesses with potential for regional or continental scale tackling challenges in cross-border trade

Ready to take your startup to the next level? Register now to join the Afreximbank Flagship Accelerator Program. Our selection team will review your submission and contact you for additional information or next steps.

Focus Areas: They welcome innovative trade-enabling solutions across all sectors. While we are sector-agnostic, we are particularly interested in solutions that address key challenges in intra-African trade:

Trade Enablement: Any technology that reduces barriers to cross-border trade or facilitates regional market access.

Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.

Market Access: Platforms and technologies that connect buyers and sellers across African borders.

Supply Chain Innovation: Solutions that improve logistics, inventory management, or distribution networks for cross-border trade.

Deadline is not Specified, (Applications are open now; apply early to ensure consideration.)

BENEFIT:

Financial Support: Access to investment up to $250,000 to scale your business across African markets.

Financial Solutions: Innovations that address funding gaps, payment challenges, or financial inclusion for traders and businesses.

Strategic Partnerships: Connect with potential clients, partners, and investors through Afreximbank’s extensive network across Africa.

Market Access: Leverage Afreximbank’s position to access new markets and scale your business across the continent.

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