On 29 June 2026, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) opened applications for the 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator, run with the Singapore FinTech Festival. Applications close 14 August 2026 across three problem statements (credit/fraud risk modelling, wealth management for digital natives, and SME business-risk tools). Up to 20 finalists each get a S$20,000 stipend and pitch at Demo Day on 18 November 2026, with the winner of each problem statement receiving S$80,000.
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MAS opens 2026 Global FinTech Hackcelerator; S$80k prizes, Aug 14 deadline
Why this matters for founders
Fintech and AI-solution founders should submit a proposal via the SFF portal before the 14 August 2026 deadline to compete for a S$20,000 finalist stipend, a S$80,000 top prize, and a high-visibility pitch slot in front of investors and financial institutions at the Singapore FinTech Festival.
Source: Fintech News Singapore
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