12 weeks of
acceleration
During the 12-week program, clients, business leaders and subject matter experts engage with the cohort of selected fintech companies. This gives financial institutions the opportunity to connect with each fintech to ideate and test top-of-mind use cases together.
Program benefits
- POC funding by FIS
- Industry connections
- Subject matter expert curriculum
- Mentorship program
- Bank engagement
- Demo day
For startups
Accelerate your company’s trajectory by partnering with financial institutions to shape a future-proof strategy. Participating in the program opens the door to new levels of success for your business.
For clients
Interested in collaborating with selected fintechs to influence critical decisions and ensure your priorities are met?
Schedule a virtual session with our cohort to learn about their solutions and share your expertise.
Mapping the journey to innovation
Over the course of the program, selected fintech firms partner with FIS experts and executives, as well as potential clients, to pressure-test and perfect their solutions under expert guidance.Cohort announcement
The final decision of the new cohort is announced.
Program begins
The 12-week Fintech Accelerator program begins, including in-person kickoff workshops with clients, internal leaders and the cohort.
Client virtual visits
Clients engage with the new cohort to provide guidance and explore use cases.
Demo Day
Demo Day marks the conclusion of the program.
Commercial agreements
FIS and its business lines funds proofs of concept and work towards successful execution and potential commercialization options.
Applications open
Applications for startups to apply to the Fintech Accelerator program open.
Interviews
First- and second-round interviews with the startups.
FIS Emerald
Roundtable discussions with clients and an update on startup recruitment.
Expert videos
Fintech Accelerator program alumni
Now in its ninth year, the Fintech Accelerator program features a portfolio of 80 alumni. Our alumni have raised over $1.5 billion in capital and won nine Finovate awards; four alumni were recently named to the GGV Capital U.S. 2024 Fintech Innovation 50.
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Expand into new networks, scale your solution and achieve faster commercialization
- Trusted network of fintechs: Immerse yourself in a network of fintech leaders with shared transformative experiences and trusted connections, supported by a community ready to provide insights and share expertise.
- Direct business access: Benefit from direct access to our business leaders and clients, accelerating the development and implementation of your targeted solutions.
- Cohesive funding strategies: Access secured funding for proof-of-concept and early solution testing, backed by alignment with our internal business to enhance ideation and collaboration initiatives.
Event
Explore insights and network with fintech peers, investors and leaders at monthly FIS Fintech Hangout sessions. Register for any one or more events.
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