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Submit your nomination for the Fintech Innovation of the Year Award!

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About the Award:

This award acknowledges the transformative power of financial technology in driving economic growth, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.

Nominations will close on Thursday 14 September 2023, and the shortlist will be announced on Monday 18 September 2023.

About the Award Show:

Join us in our revamped event, featuring a fresh venue and an exclusive, premium experience. Our focus is on recognizing organizations and individuals driving innovation, promoting inclusion, and fostering sustainable development. 

Get ready for a purpose-driven awards ceremony that highlights the remarkable achievements shaping Africa's tech ecosystem. Join us on 15 November in Cape Town for an unforgettable evening that merges prestige, purpose, and a commitment to a brighter tomorrow.

Eligibility Criteria: 

Must be an African-based company: The nominee should be a company with a significant presence and operations in Africa. It should be headquartered or have substantial operations within the continent, and its fintech innovation should primarily target the African market.

Must demonstrate innovation: The nominated organisation should have introduced a ground-breaking fintech innovation that brings new solutions, products, or services to the financial industry. This can include areas such as digital payments, mobile banking, lending platforms, insurtech, blockchain-based solutions, robo-advisory services, regtech, or other innovative fintech offerings.

Must have made a significant impact: The nominated organisations’ fintech innovation should have made a significant impact and disrupted traditional approaches within the financial services sector. It should have introduced new efficiencies, improved access to financial services, enhanced customer experiences, or solved specific challenges faced by businesses or individuals in Africa.

Must contribute to financial inclusion: The nominee's fintech innovation should contribute to advancing financial inclusion in Africa. It should demonstrate a commitment to reaching underserved populations, unbanked or underbanked individuals, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), or other marginalized groups, fostering their participation in the formal financial ecosystem.