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DIFC FinTech Hive helps startups make the right connections while providing our partners access to the most innovative technologies.

We work with partners across multiple areas such as finance, insurance, funding, lending, government, strategy, legal, compliance, technology, data, digital, and brand communication. Our portfolio of partners is continuously growing, providing a critical role in the ecosystem through the sharing of expertise and knowledge while reaping the benefits of having access to the latest digital technology.

If your organisation has a focus on innovation and would like to help identify the needs and opportunities of the financial services sector, while gaining first access to cutting-edge technologies, then get involved with FinTech Hive!

Current network

By joining us as an institutional partner you can work up-close with our startups by lending your time, expertise, and services to select, train, and mentor. In return, you get a first look at some of the most cutting-edge startups in the world and avenues to work with them closely. Additionally, we offer event opportunities to foster an entrepreneurial culture within your organization, bring new ideas into your processes, and help you stay on top of industry trends.

Consultation services

By hiring us as innovation management consultants you can leverage our deep knowledge of global FinTech to accelerate efficiency, position yourself at the forefront of your industry, and capitalize on new technologies to get ahead of your competition. We can also help you develop corporate innovation plans, run accelerator programs, operate a co-working space, and build dedicated labs.

Our partners

Trusted by great teams

To demonstrate our commitment to the development of innovative solutions for the Islamic Banking sector and promote the UAE Fintech ecosystem, particularly Islamic Fintech, we are proud to continue our partnership with Fintech Hive. We look forward to exploring opportunities for collaboration that help to make banking simple, friendly and convenient for our customers.

ADIB

DIEDC is proud to have played a key role in the success of the previous editions of the FinTech Hive accelerator programme. Amid the anticipated growth of the fintech sector, we are committed to support the third edition of the programme and look forward to mentoring a new wave of enthusiastic entrepreneurs that are developing innovative tools to address the market demand.

Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre

We’re very excited to once again participate in this year’s Fintech Hive at DIFC and we look forward to some brilliant ideas from these talented individuals. Being part of this world-class platform connects us with innovators, helping us implement innovative Islamic banking digital products and services.

Emirates Islamic Bank

Our participation in this fintech initiative alongside our Dh1.5 billion investment towards digital transformation are testaments to Emirates NBD’s commitment to fostering innovation.

Emirates NBD

Entering into our third year as the sponsor of DIFC FinTech Hive, we look forward to helping young FinTechs shape their products at scale and expand their markets, while providing more established partners with strategic guidance on market opportunities and trends.

HSBC

Innovation is an essential part of National Bank of Fujairah’s culture and partnering with an ecosystem like FinTech Hive provides a platform to work together with startups in Fintech, Regtech, and Insuretech. This collaboration will help us in our continuous efforts in digital transformation and our ongoing initiatives to support our clients.

National Bank of Fujairah

Standard Chartered Bank is proud to partner with Fintech Hive programme which has enabled us to team up with some of the brightest start-ups based in the United Arab Emirates and in the wider Region.

Standard Chartered

Visa is excited to partner with the DIFC FinTech Hive for the third consecutive year. It has been a rewarding experience thus far where we have provided innovative fintechs across MENA and CEMEA with mentorship support and have brought them through Visa’s recently launched Fintech Fast-Track Program. We look forward to continuing our engagement with these promising companies over the 12-week programme where we will assess the chosen finalists and support them become valuable players in the ecosystem.

Visa