Women's World Banking Presents
Fintech Innovation Challenge
Join the only women-centered Fintech Innovation Challenge for late stage fintechs. Contribute to the technology innovation that will close the gender gap in financial services.
Join us at the Making Finance Work for Women Summit #MFWW2023 in Mumbai, India on 25 May 2023, for the Finalist Pitch Competition.
The Fintech Innovation Challenge
Important Dates
August 3, 2022
Applications Open
September 15, 2022
Applications Close
October 26, 2022
Top 10 Finalists and Female Founders Circle Notified
January 2023
Four Finalists Announced
April 10, 2023
Pitch Day Judges Announced
May 25, 2023
Fintech Innovation Challenge Live in Mumbai
The Fintech Innovation Challenge
Selection Criteria
Scale Potential
- Solution has a clear growth strategy to reach low-income women customers at scale
Financial Viability
- Business model demonstrates a clear path to profitability
Product Innovation
- Solution addresses a systemic market barrier in the access to and/or usage of financial products and services for low-income women in a unique way
Gender Inclusive Solution
- Solution aims to close the gender gap by increasing low-income women’s access and/or usage of financial products and services
- Solution improves the financial lives of low-income women and their families
Team Experience and Diversity
- Team has relevant experience to support the inclusive growth and success of the solution
- Team demonstrates a commitment to gender inclusivity through a diverse team composition and inclusive policies
