Fintech and Startup Acceleration (FAST)
Mission
To make India a Fintech nation
Masterclasses
Mentorship
Market Access
Meet Investors
Mixers
Program Overview
Fintech and Startup Acceleration (FAST) is an RBIH initiative dedicated to fostering a thriving ecosystem to accelerate the journey of Fintechs in India. FAST is at the forefront of transforming India’s fintech landscape by bringing together regulators, startups, incubators, accelerators, investors, banks and financial institutions to FAST-track innovation and financial inclusion.
The FAST 5M framework, consisting of Masterclasses, Mentorship, Market access, Meetings with investors and Mixers, brings key ecosystem stakeholders — regulators, enablers, and innovators — all under one roof.
5M Framework
Masterclasses
Masterclasses on product, GTM, bank partnerships, regulatory and investor readiness.
Mentorship
Mentorship by seasoned entrepreneurs and top-tier fintech experts.
Market access
Market access through Bank-Fintech Demo Days and 1:1 meetings.
Money access
Money access through investor connects and Demo Days.
Mixers
Mixers with networking events and industry roundtables.
What We Do
Targeted interventions across various startup stages and stakeholders.
Hackathons
Pre-idea to idea
Pre-incubation
Idea to MVP
Incubation
MVP to early traction
Acceleration
Early traction to scaling
To participate in our Fintech Startup and Acceleration programs, write in to startups@rbihub.in or contact us at 080-22581122 or 080-49669554
Flagship programs for startups
01
i-Innovate Innovation Challenge
The i-lnnovate Innovation Challenge, in partnership with HDFC Bank, aims to empower startups in India that are dedicated to leveraging innovative technologies to break down barriers, enhance accessibility, and foster inclusivity within the financial ecosystem for Persons with Disabilities (PwD).
02
Build for Billions
Build for Billions is a 50-day fintech accelerator program to bridge the gap between financial services and the informal economy, in partnership with DLabs at the Indian School of Business and Union Bank of India.
03
FinXcelerator 2.0
FinXcelerator 2.0 is an equity-free, 2-month accelerator program by RBIH, BITS Pilani, and ICICI Bank, designed to help growth-stage fintech startups scale their businesses through expert mentorship and strategic resources.
04
Swanari TechSprint 2.0
Swanari TechSprint is a platform to conceptualise, develop and support technology solutions thạt enhance access, usage and quality of financial services for all women in India. In partnership with with CIIE.CO and IIM Ahmedabad, the focus of the program was end-to-end digital Straight Through Process (STP) lending for micro, small and medium-sized women owned enterprises.
Key initiatives for the ecosystem
01
The Fintech Mixer
The Fintech Mixers are aimed at promoting fintech entrepreneurship by facilitating knowledge-sharing and networking sessions with bankers, VCs and industry stakeholders. Write into startups@rbihub.in for more details.
02
Fintech Futurepreneurs Bootcamp
The Fintech Futurepreneurs Bootcamp aims to inspire and skill the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs with a focus on tier 2 and 3 cities. The bootcamps include lectures and workshops with opportunities to enter one of RBIH’s startup cohorts. Write into startups@rbihub.in for more details
03
FinTech Repository
India’s first data repository for tracking and understanding the rapidly evolving Fintech landscape. Be it new-age technologies, relationships with financial institutions or collaboration with other innovators, the fintech repository captures all in one place.
01
The Fintech Mixer
The Fintech Mixers are aimed at promoting fintech entrepreneurship by facilitating knowledge-sharing and networking sessions with bankers, VCs and industry stakeholders. Write into startups@rbihub.in for more details.
02
Fintech Futurepreneurs Bootcamp
The Fintech Futurepreneurs Bootcamp aims to inspire and skill the next generation of fintech entrepreneurs with a focus on tier 2 and 3 cities. The bootcamps include lectures and workshops with opportunities to enter one of RBIH’s startup cohorts. Write into startups@rbihub.in for more details
03
FinTech Repository
India’s first data repository for tracking and understanding the rapidly evolving Fintech landscape. Be it new-age technologies, relationships with financial institutions or collaboration with other innovators, the fintech repository captures all in one place.
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