Forward thinking financial institutions such as Access Bank have started to understand the dynamics of the current realities in financial ecosystem which is the emergence of FinTechs. With the current realities on the ground today, banking is mostly done outside the banks. The need to deepen digital payment and transaction has always been seen as imperative, as financial transaction leaves the conventional banking facilities to our mobile devices, the need to develop robust technology that would bridge the gap of the banked and unbanked has informed the decision of Digital Goldrush and Access Bank to encourage the Nigerian startups to pitch and stand the to stand the chance of winning $10,000 USD at the conference.

Speaking about the event, one of the organizers, Lukman Alhassan said “We are looking to elevate the exposures and knowledge of startups as well as the opportunity to peak into the bright minds of those who have demonstrated capacity. With arrays of emerging technologies like Blockchain, AI, Robotics, Cyber security and NFC ewe are bringing master classes on these emerging technologies. We encourage startups to leverage on this by visiting https://www.affdisrupt.com/register .”

Themed Digital Goldrush: Building a Sustainable Tech Economy’. Startups would also get the chance to meet Global Tech Companies, Corporates, Industry Leaders, Government, Venture Capitalists, Tech Startups, Entrepreneurs in residence and Tech enthusiasts to discuss issues, proffer solutions and chart the course for the new era of tech in Africa and how it is revolutionizing different ecosystems.

Powered by Africa FinTech Foundry, The Digital Gold Rush is a platform that exposes the Startups’ in the country for various business opportunities and brings to bear how they can monetize their solutions. Africa FinTech Foundry (AFF) is an Access Bank initiative that aims to nurture, fund, and accelerate the growth of FinTech startups in Africa through its mentorship and accelerator programs, fast-tracking their growth and maturity to deliver relevant solutions to the market, providing greater access to financial services to the financial excluded across the continent.

“AFF will create new opportunities for African innovators and entrepreneurs by providing incubation support to startups. It seeks to shore up the business capacity of startups, support business development, and facilitate access to capital, markets, customers and global innovation partners. AFF also provides a test bed to showcase best practices and the successes of African-led FinTech solutions. Financial solution providers in the global financial services sector are facing stiffer competition from new players in the financial technology (FinTech) space. Emerging technologies such as Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, P2P payments and lending, Robo-advisory, and Crowdfunding are disrupting traditional business models. The need to digitally transform and innovate in a customer-centric and engaged manner has never been more important to traditional financial service providers than now”, Africa FinTech Foundry.

Start-ups to send their pitch decks to lukman.alhassan@africafintechfoundry.com and anita.odiete@africafintechfoundry.com



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