Fintech in Hong Kong - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Hong Kong (HK) is a leading international financial centre, the 3rd largest after New York and London according to the latest rankings of the Global Financial Centres Index. The city hosts the Asia-Pacific headquarters for many of the world's large banks, insurances, and asset managers due to its light regulation and strong rule of law.
As the HK Government has been trying to increase the competitiveness of the city's financial sector, the government has been issuing new digital bank and insurance licenses. Along with the rise of new technologies like AI, machine learning, and blockchain, traditional banks, insurers, and asset managers are looking to collaborate with fintech companies to stay competitive.
This presents significant opportunities for Canadian technology providers in the financial technology (fintech) sector. This Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) program in Hong Kong aims to help Canadian fintech businesses navigate this market and connect with potential partners, buyers, and investors.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 at 11:59 PM PT | Late October 2024 to March 2025 | 30 minutes per week |
Benefits of joining
The Fintech in HK CTA will provide:
- market briefings on doing business in Hong Kong
- input from leading experts in Hong Kong's fintech ecosystem
- access to corporate buyers and investors
- networking opportunities with fintech companies in Hong Kong and Canadian fintechs exploring business opportunities in Asia
- deeper understanding of the commercial opportunities for your technology in the market
- guidance on entering and navigating the market
- opportunity to present to and be noticed by strategic partners, potential buyers and investors
Who should apply
We are looking for high-potential Canadian companies with a financial technology that can add value to the different parts of the financial services value chain. Companies must be interested in expanding into Asia with end users such as:
- banks
- insurance companies
- asset/wealth management firms
- regulators
- exchanges
The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds to apply.
How the program works
The program includes:
- participation in HK Fintech Week, one of the largest fintech conferences in the Asia-Pacific.
- virtual market insights webinars on every two weeks
- targeted business-to-business (B2B) meetings and networking opportunities with potential local partners, investors and clients
Testimonial
"We cannot thank you enough for the priceless experiences, learnings, and opportunities your program has brought to us."
"a very informative and educational CTA program"
Contact us
Learn more about the CTA by contacting:
Richard Fong
Trade Commissioner
Canadian Technology Accelerator
Canada's Trade Commissioner Service
richard.fong@international.gc.ca
