Nigerian FinTech Startups can now apply for the 2017 edition of the Global FinTech Hackcelerator under the auspices of KPMG Digital Village.
KPMG is searching for innovative FinTech startups from different parts of the world that can find solutions to problems faced by the financial industry. The Auditing firm has designed a list of 100 problem statements across three focus areas namely Customer-Facing, Financial Inclusion, and RegTech – and a General category.
According to reports, 20 startups will be selected and will receive a cash stipend of up to $20,000. From these 20, 3 startups will receive an additional cash prize of S$50,000 and have the opportunity to enter and/or expand into Singapore and the Asia-Pacific regional markets, receive guidance and support from industry experts, subject-matter experts, and regulatory bodies and build and nurture lasting relationships with a community of passionate professionals and game changers among others.
Applications opened on 15th June and will close on July 15th. Interested FinTech Startups can apply here.