Standard Chartered Bank and SuperCharger have invited international fintech startups to apply to participate in the SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator 2.0, a 12-week innovation programme aimed at helping promising fintech companies grow their footprint in Asia.
Application are open until October 20 for the programme, which will commence in January of next year and conclude in April with a Demo Day in Hong Kong.
It is the second year the SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator 2.0 has run, aiming to give participants access to market entry resources, mentors, technology advice from industry experts and joint-venture opportunities.
The selection panel is on the lookout for companies that will shape the next trends in banking and fintech, including innovative solutions for supply chain and trade finance, wealth management, distributed ledger technologies (DLTs), artificial intelligence (AI), and mobile and cloud technology.
“Following the successful launch of SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator last year, we are excited about gathering another cohort of talented FinTech professionals and helping them accelerate in their innovation process. Standard Chartered is pleased to see the Hong Kong Government’s strong support for fintech in particular for the banking sector,” said May Tan, chief executive officer (CEO) for Hong Kong at Standard Chartered.
“As one of the key banks in the city, we will continue with our efforts in facilitating Hong Kong as an open market for fintech development.”
