Pioneering tomorrow's innovators

Designed to drive financial innovation, the FIS® Fintech Accelerator program supports startups in developing and validating emerging technology use cases while forging strategic customer partnerships. Together, we can build a future-focused fintech community.

Fintech Accelerator

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.