The future of blockchain-enabled fintech
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking looked for fintech startups and scaleups using blockchain to reshape the future of finance.
- Sector
- Fintech & blockchain
- TRL
- Early stage to scaleup
- Deadline
- 5 February 2023 (closed)
How can fintech reshape finance through blockchain?
Fintech companies are using blockchain technology to transform the finance industry. By leveraging the decentralised and secure nature of blockchain, they can offer financial products and services that were previously not possible.
Through smart contracts and distributed ledgers, fintechs streamline financial transactions and reduce the risk of fraud. This makes financial processes more efficient and helps to increase trust among consumers and businesses.
At the forefront of innovation, Natixis CIB aims to identify the new age of fintech, disruptive innovation and new market opportunities.
What were we looking for?
Fintech startups and scaleups with blockchain-enabled solutions.
Early-stage fintech startups
You have innovative technologies or solutions and are looking for clients.
Fintech scaleups
You have established solutions and are looking to accelerate your growth.
What will you benefit from?
A grand prize for the winner, and coaching, visibility and Summit access for the winner and the two finalists.
€30K grand prize
A grand prize of €30K for the winner.
Coaching from experts
A 1-year coaching plan with BPCE experts, for the winner and the two finalists.
Shine through BPCE
Take part in key Groupe BPCE events worldwide, for the winner and the two finalists.
Global Summit access
A full access pass to the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit and the Investor Day, for the winner and the two finalists.
Organised by
Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking
A leading global financial institution providing advisory, investment banking, financing, corporate banking and capital markets services to corporations, financial institutions, financial sponsors and sovereign and supranational organisations worldwide.
Hello Tomorrow Consulting
Hello Tomorrow Consulting connects corporates and public institutions with innovative deep tech startups through tailored scouting programmes. We help organisations discover emerging technologies and connect directly with the startups shaping the future.
Your questions about the startup call
Who could apply?
Early-stage fintech startups with innovative technologies or solutions looking for clients, and fintech scaleups with established solutions looking to accelerate their growth.
What was the prize?
A €30K grand prize for the winner. The winner and the two finalists also got a 1-year coaching plan with BPCE experts, participation in key Groupe BPCE events and a full pass to the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit and Investor Day.
Who can I contact for more information?
Our project lead, Marwan Aïtomar (marwan.aitomar@hello-tomorrow.org).
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Applications are closed
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