The first network connecting FinTech hubs
and supporting financial innovation across the UK.
About the FinTech National Network
The FinTech National Network aims to foster collaboration between FinTech hubs across the UK and provide valuable connections to amplify their collective message. The FinTech National Network focuses on mutually beneficial initiatives, including how to grow opportunities for capital and investment, increase diversity, improve access to skills and talent, and seeks to connect respective FinTech ecosystems across the UK, as well as to international markets.
The FinTech National Network includes FinTech North, FinTech Northern Ireland, FinTech Scotland, FinTech Wales, FinTech West and Innovate Finance.
If you are interested in more information about the FinTech National Network, or becoming a member, please register using the link below:
England
In England there are currently two hubs: FinTech North and FinTech West. To find out more about each ecosystem, click the logos below.
FinTech North is an open and collaborative platform for sharing ideas, challenges and best practice; for showcasing innovative start-ups and scale-ups; and for facilitating the connections and collaborations which create real value for businesses and consumers.
FinTech West is the place for disruptive start-ups, dynamic scale-ups and established enterprises. We share ideas, what’s working (and what isn’t), and how we can shape the future of our industry – together.
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How does the Network function?
- Engage with stakeholders in national FinTech hubs
including (but not limited to): startups, high growth FinTech businesses, institutional and banking partners, professional services and regulators - Engage with other Network partners
to share upcoming events and mutual programmes, via a dedicated area on respective websites and social media/communication channels - Commit to a quarterly meeting
to steer Network activity & identify gaps for a national strategy - Promote a UK-wide FinTech hub
to communicate more effectively with international markets, government and overseas partners
What are the key themes?
- Supporting a strategic approach to UK FinTech
the Network will work with stakeholders to ensure that the strength of the national FinTech ecosystem is highlighted to government and regulators on an ongoing basis, and enabling a more co-ordinated and strategic approach to supporting FinTech across the UK. - Skills and Talent
access to global & local talent/developing local skills/increasing diversity & financial inclusion. - Capital and investment
support for initiatives enabling greater access - International
connecting network hubs to international programmes that promote UK FinTech hubs and enable access to global markets.
Interested in joining the FinTech National Network?
How the FinTech National Network can help you?
National Skills Day
National Skills Day is aimed at anyone who wants to learn more about what working in financial services innovation is all about. FinTechs across the country will throw open their doors and provide a real insight into what makes the sector such an attractive place to work.
Season two of FinTech Wales Foundry accelerator programme now accepting applications
By FinTech Wales — Admiral Financial Services join sponsors of the Foundry Applications for the FinTech Wales Foundry Season 2 now open. Season 2 will help early to late-stage seed ventures navigate the fundraising and scaling process successfully. New season 2 program Director announced as entrepreneur Neil Cocker. Cardiff, UK, December 13, 2021 – FinTech […]
Growing International Diversity of Fintech SMEs in Scotland
By FinTech Scotland — Fintech has accelerated as a global innovation movement during the pandemic and Scotland is making a positive contribution to this force of change in the digital economy FinTech Scotland has confirmed that the number of international fintech SMEs in the SME community has grown by over 40% over the past twelve […]
Tech firms invited to meet with top executives in bid to help them access £27.8 billion sector
By SuperTech — Five of the West Midlands’ largest business and professional services organisations have committed to meeting innovative technology firms from across the region. Senior representatives from BNP Paribas Personal Finance, Wesleyan, Bruntwood SciTech, Shoosmiths and Barclays have committed to one-on-one meetings with emerging technology companies. Organised by SuperTech, the meetings are designed to […]
Mojo Mortgages launches API-driven remortgage advice with Monzo
Mojo Mortgages has launched an integration with Monzo to offer its customers tailored remortgage product recommendations within the banking app.
FinTech Jobs Board
Supporting talent and skills in FinTech is a key priority for Innovate Finance, as we recognise this is the biggest issue for our FinTech community. Our FinTech Jobs Board is a dedicated online resource to promote all FinTech opportunities across the UK; reach into schools and universities; and bring the community together to support FinTech talent.
