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UNLEASH YOUR INNOVATION
The Isle of Man’s 2024 FinTech Innovation Challenge!
Hey South African Startups and Tech Trailblazers! Imagine a world where your
groundbreaking solutions have the power to shape the future of finance, clean
technology, and artificial intelligence. Well, guess what? The Isle of Man is calling, and
it’s time for you to be part of something extraordinary!
In 2023, the Isle of Man Government, in collaboration with Digital and Finance
agencies, alongside support from the Financial Services Authority and Deloitte, kicked
off the inaugural FinTech Innovation Challenge. Fast forward, and it was nothing short
of a triumph! Over 80 applications flooded in from 20 countries, and 14 finalists
emerged with game-changing solutions ready to make waves in the Isle of Man’s
FinTech landscape.
The finalists, hailing from the Netherlands to Switzerland to the USA, took centre
stage at the finale. Imagine showcasing your innovations before industry peers and
a panel of esteemed judges from leading financial and digital tech businesses across
the Island.
Here Comes the 2024 Edition: Bigger, Bolder, and Better! Building on the resounding
success of the first challenge, the 2024 Innovation Challenge is expanding its horizons
to three thrilling themes: FinTech, Cleantech, and Artificial Intelligence.
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