SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator invites application from fintech startups

SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator 2.0, a 12-week program for fintech firms to be held in Hong Kong, has invited applications from fintech startups.

The accelerator program is dedicated to both startup and scale-up global fintech companies and is aiming to capture the Asian growth market. The 12-week program will assist in company building, mentorship and advice in areas like market entry, regulatory obligations and joint ventures opportunities.

According to reports by banking technology, the selection panel is looking for startups in supply chain and trade finance, blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence, wealth management, mobile and cloud technology. The main partners of the program are Standard Chartered bank and Fidelity International.

“Pleased to see the Hong Kong government’s strong support for fintech in particular for the banking sector,” May Tan, CEO for Hong Kong, Standard Chartered Bank said, as reported by banking technology. According to Standard Chartered, there will be roadshows in various cities across Asia including Hong Kong, Singapore, Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Jakarta, Bangalore and Kuala Lumpur.

SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator will see an international network of mentors that will bring their expertise and connections to the selected fintech startups. Mentors include Leonhard Weese, fintech consultant at myBlockchain; Jon-Tzen Ng, executive director at Standard Chartered; James Lloyd, Asia-Pacific fintech leader at EY; Arthur de Catheu, CEO of Finexkap; among other experts from the industry.

The first SuperCharger fintech program saw eight startups and scale-ups including Gatecoin, EKO, Jade Payments, Wecash among others. The upcoming SuperCharger FinTech Accelerator 2.0 will begin on January 9, 2017 and will conclude with a ‘Demo Day’ in the month of April at Hong Kong.

The applications for the accelerator program are open until 20 October 2016.