New York fintech - Canadian Technology Accelerator
Looking to expand your fintech company in the United States?
New York City is a Fintech powerhouse, having produced 40 Fintech unicorns in recent years – more than a third of the city's total unicorn count. Investors in New York, both early-stage and growth-focused, are generally optimistic about fintech innovations. They recognize the substantial opportunities for growth that fintech startups have, driven by the city's wide range of financial services companies—from small businesses to multinational corporations. Furthermore, New York City's highly skilled and diverse population provides a rich talent pool, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among digital companies across various tech sectors.
Opportunities for Canadian companies
New York City offers a wealth of opportunities for Canadian fintech companies aiming to expand in the United States (U.S.). The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) global business development program can provide the knowledge and connections necessary to enter and thrive in this market.
Important dates
| Application deadline | Program dates | Time commitment |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm PT | January 13, 2025 to March 14, 2025 | About 4 hours per week |
Benefits of joining
Upon acceptance to the New York CTA program, you will gain access to:
- Scale-Up Workshops: A balanced schedule combining knowledge acquisition with personalized agenda implementation for U.S. market expansion.
- High-Level Events: Engage with key organizations and players in the financial ecosystem, receiving valuable guidance to launch your business in the U.S.
- Lead Mentorship: Build relationships and learn from seasoned business leaders through the Lead Mentorship track.
- Network Generation Opportunities: Build your network of contacts through networking events, speed dating activities, and by engaging directly with financial ecosystem players.
- Access to Global Networks: Join a vibrant community of acceleration participants, fostering ongoing support and collaboration.
Who should apply
The CTA is seeking innovative business-to-business (B2B) Canadian Fintech companies that are building technology solutions in the following areas:
- Payments and Lending
- RegTech and Compliance
- InsurTech
- WealthTech
- Data solutions for financial institutions and services
- ESG solutions with a strong core value proposition for the financial sector
Your company must have:
- A fully built and validated product with a differentiated technology
- Recurring revenues and/or $1 million raised
- A passionate, strong, and committed management team who can commit to participate in the entire program
- Specific goals, clear objectives, and a strategy for entering the U.S. market
The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage applications from companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds.
How the program works
This hybrid program offers a mix of virtual and in-person components in New York, including:
- Orientation sessions
- Tailored mentoring sessions
- Strategic networking events
- Tailored business development support
- Market briefings, mentor match-making and mentorship sessions
- Roundtables with relevant stakeholders tailored to your company’s needs and goals
- Curated B2B introductions with relevant stakeholders
Contact us
Learn more about the CTA by contacting:
Safia Morsly-Fikai
Senior Trade Officer and Program Director
Consulate General of Canada in New York
Safia.morsly-fikai@intermational.gc.ca
