MassChallenge’s Finance & Financial Inclusion Early Stage Program is built to accelerate startups working in FinTech, with a focus on financial access, education, and democratization. We are seeking founders who are driving innovation across key FinTech sectors, from digital payments and lending to blockchain and insurance technology (Insurtech). This program provides tailored resources, expert mentorship, and access to corporate partners to help you scale your FinTech startup and make a lasting impact on global financial systems.
If your FinTech startup is committed to making financial services more inclusive, accessible, and equitable, we invite you to apply to this program, which is designed to connect you with the tools, networks, and partners you need to succeed.
Focus Areas
We are looking for startups that are driving change across the following FinTech and financial inclusion areas:
Digital Payments & Remittances
Banking & Neobanking
Lending & Credit Innovations
Insurance Technology (Insurtech)
Investment & Wealth Management
Blockchain & Financial Infrastructure
Financial Access, Education,
& Democratization
Regulatory Technology
(RegTech)
If you’re building solutions that increase financial access or create innovative products in these areas, we want to help you scale and succeed.
Program Timeline and Key Dates
May 12, 2024
Applications Open
June 23, 2025
Applications Close (6 Weeks)
June 30 - July 23, 2025
Round 1 Judging (3.5 Weeks)
August 4 - August 22, 2025
Round 2 Judging (3 Weeks)
August 25 - August 29, 2025
Cohort Selection & Confirmation
September 15 - September 19, 2025
Cohort Start
November 19, 2025
Program End
If you’re a FinTech startup founder dedicated to solving challenges in financial inclusion, innovation, and access, we invite you to apply to the Finance & Financial Inclusion Early Stage Program. Join a global network of founders, mentors, and investors who are working to democratize finance and create equitable solutions for all.