2026

The program connecting early-stage fintech founders with corporate sponsors, mentors, and cross-border demo days.

Exclusive 1:1 mentoring with industry experts, direct access to leading investors, tailored trainings and business development support, PoC opportunities and pathways to go global.

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Accelerate Your Fintech Journey with Finext

Finext Istanbul is a global acceleration program dedicated to empowering fintech entrepreneurs. Our mission is to connect innovative startups with top mentors, industry leaders, and investors to help them scale faster and expand internationally.

With a strong ecosystem of partners, Finext supports entrepreneurs in building sustainable, scalable, and impactful fintech solutions.

Program Schedule

August 3, 2026

Applications Open

September 1, 2026

Program Webinar

September 18, 2026

Application Deadline

October 6, 2026

Jury & Sponsor First Screening Results

October 13, 2026

Second Step Evaluation (Physical Presentation) & Sponsors Meeting

October, November, December 2026

Sponsor Sessions, Training & Mentorship Sessions

December 17, 2026

Demo Day Istanbul

January 27, 2027

Demo Day London

FINEXT INITIATIVE ACCELERATION PROGRAM STAKEHOLDERS

Platin Sponsor

Finext Acceleration Program Main Sponsor Halkbank

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Kick-Off Event Sponsors

Demoday Sponsors

Support Sponsors

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Join the Finext Fintech Acceleration Program

Ready to transform your vision into impact? Finext connects you with expert mentors, global networks, and the tools you need to scale.

Let’s drive innovation forward and shape the future of fintech together.

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