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Could you be the next startup or innovator to transform the financial services industry? Are you interested in sharing your innovative ideas and knowledge with a panel of influential decision-makers from leading financial institutions across the globe? If so, let’s join forces. The Innotribe Startup Challenge bridges the gap between the financial services industry and today’s brightest startups and innovators. Launched by SWIFT, the Challenge travels around the world, with three regional showcases in the US, Asia, and Europe.  It provides participants with the unique opportunity to get together and create smart company pitches, facilitate insightful discussions on emerging innovations, and participate in useful networking events. It has never been more important to explore new ways of doing business, collaborate with the right people at the right time, and make things happen. 
 
Applications are now closed. Visit us again soon to find out who is going to the Semi-finals showcases!


This year’s regional showcases will be held in:

  • London – 18 April 2013
  • Singapore – 16 May 2013
  • New York – 13 June 2013
 
The Innotribe Startup Challenge has definitely been a catalyst in helping PlayMoolah gain international exposure within the banking circle.” 
Lee Min Xuan, Co-Founder of 2012’s top startup winner

How to apply There’s no charge to apply or to participate, so whether you’re an early stage start-up or a more mature company delivering innovation to the financial industry, the Innotribe Startup Challenge is the best way to connect directly with the industry’s most important investors, customers, partners and influencers.

Why apply: · All applicants get feedback from our expert judges and sponsors · Selected semi-finalists are invited to present to an invitation-only audiences at one of three regional Showcase events · Selected finalists are given the opportunity to present to the world’s leading financial institutions at Sibos, SWIFT’s annual industry conference that draws more than 8,000 participants from across the financial services industry · Winners at Innotribe@Sibos will share in a $50,000 cash prize!

 
The Innotribe Startup Challenge was a great experience for Gust, and I would recommend it to any start-up looking to introduce their product to the financial services industry."
David S. Rose, Founder and CEO of Gust, 2012’s top innovator  
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Innotribe finalist in HBR/McKinsey ChallengeThe Innotribe team is super thrilled having been selected as finalist for the HBR/McKinsey M-Prize Challenge on “Innovating Innovation”. The judges and the MIX editorial team poured over more than 140 contributions from innovators from around the world and from every kind of organization—looking for depth, boldness, originality, thoroughness, and the ability to inspire and instruct in equal measure. Link to original post