GLOBAL
FAST TRACK
2023

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The Global Fast Track brings together the world’s innovative fintech companies that already have commercial customers in their home market and beyond to showcase their business solutions and connect with regional corporates and investors.


We help your business be viable, visible and scalable in Hong Kong, Asia, and Beyond.

GLOBAL SCALEUP COMPETITION 2023

Let's unlock the full potential of your FinTech, AI, Web3 tech company together!

GLOBAL SCALEUP COMPETITION 2023

Let's unlock the full potential of your FinTech, AI, Web3 tech company together!
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Benefits

Connect with Corporates for commercial solution deployment
Connect with Investors for funding
Connect with Service Leaders to gear up your business
Connect with Regulators
for regulation & license consultation
Gain marketing exposure
Mentorship & professional advice
One-stop-access
to other public & private accelerator programmes
in Hong Kong
Extensive networking opportunities

How The Programme Works

1-2-1 Business Matchings

Tailored business matchings based on the needs of Champions and interests of FinTechs.

Global Scaleup Pitching Competition

Global Scaleup Competition with 13 tech companies in FinTech, AI or Web3 selected to pitch Showcase Stage at Hong Kong FinTech Week on Nov 2-3.

Mentoring Sessions and Regulator Guidance

Gaining insights and preparing on how to scale their business in Hong Kong and Asia.

Marketing Exposures

Global Scaleup Competition Pitching
Final live at Hong Kong FinTech Week. Winner
will receive a publicity campaign through Hong Kong FinTech Week communication
channels.

Programme Timeline

Apr
Application open for Global Scaleup Competition till July
Jun-Oct
Global Scaleup Competition Semi-finals Landing Support and advice from both public and private partners / mentors
Jul
1-2-1 Business Matchings with Champions Start
Sep
Application to the Entire Programme Close on 16 Sep
Nov 2-3
Global Scaleup Competition Pitching Final live at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023
From Dec Onwards
Global Fast Track Alumni to facilitate the progress with further mentoring and networking events

Champions

More than 100 champions with 550+ business introductions since 2021


We work with Corporates, Investors and Service Providers who can all introduce varied opportunities for the growth of your business in Asia.

2022 Champions - Corporates

Over 80% of Champions make FinTech innovation decision in Hong Kong
Corporate Champions include organisations in banking, insurance, payments, asset management, transportation, food and beverages, IT and computing, logistics and more.
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Corporate Champions may be looking for solutions to directly implement into their business, or opportunities to co-create with partner FinTechs. Some Corporate Champions have an investment interest as well, and may sit across both Corporate and Investor Champions.

2022 Champions - Investors

Investor Champions are VCs, angels, corporate venture arms, accelerators and family offices.
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Our Investor Champions’ interests range from early stage companies up to series D and beyond. Investment is not guaranteed as part of this Programme.

2022 Champions - Services

Service Champions come from multiple service provider sectors, including implementation partners, cloud computing, data hubs, legal services, marketing agencies and ecosystem partners.
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These Champions can provide advice and guidance on their areas of expertise in Hong Kong and across Asia. If you’re looking for on-the-ground partners to help you grow in the region, Service Champions may be exactly who you’re looking for.

Global Fast Track 2022 – Vertical Winners

Commercial Banking
Digital Assets
InsurTech
InvestTech & WealthTech
Payments
RegTech
Retail Banking
HKSTP BFSI Accelerator Nominations

Global Live Final Winner

2022 CBDC Track

Best Technology Award

ARTA TechFin
Giesecke+Devrient a52 GmbH (G+D Filia)
2022 CBDC Track

Best Use Case Award

Bank of China
(Hong Kong)
Hang Seng Bank
2022 CBDC Track

Best Ecosystem Award

HSBC
VISA

Programme FAQ

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What are the programme elements?

Global Fast Track 2023 is a flexible, hybrid programme involving 1-2-1 meetings, a pitching competition, and consultations with government, regulators and mentors to develop your market entry and growth strategy.

Is there any participation fee?

There is no fee for Global Fast Track 2023.

Are there any eligibility criteria?

For matchmaking, we are looking for FinTechs with existing solutions that fit our key verticals. Companies should have an existing product or solution, and be able to demonstrate some traction in your home market, be that through acquired customers/clients, revenue generated, or investment received. This information will need to be provided on the application form. For the Global Scaleup Competition, you can review the selection criteria here.

What is the structure of the Global Scaleup Competition Pitching? Do I need to travel to Hong Kong?

Global Fast Track 2023 is a hybrid programme, meaning you can participate in person in Hong Kong or online from anywhere in the world. For the Global Scaleup Competition, the 13 semi-finals are held in person across 12 cities and offer one virtual event. All 13 semi-final winners will win a USD 1,000 reimbursement for their flight ticket to join in person at the Hong Kong FinTech Week conference. All semi-finalists will pitch on stage at the conference.

Are there any prizes?

All 13 semi-final winners will win a USD 1,000 reimbursement for their flight ticket to join in person at the Hong Kong FinTech Week conference. The winner will win priceless exposure, a publicity campaign through Hong Kong FinTech Week communications channels, prizes, funding, and grants from Industry Leaders, and a complimentary exhibition booth for Hong Kong FinTech Week 2023 valued at USD 1,900.

Who are the Corporate, Investor and Service Champions?

We work with large Hong Kong corporates in a range of sectors looking for financial technology to improve their business and actively engaging with scaling FinTech companies. We also work with different Investors, from VCs to family offices, all with other portfolios and investment criteria, who have an interest in investing in FinTech. Service Champions provide services and infrastructure to support companies’ growth in the region. They can offer support and advice to help you achieve your business aims in Hong Kong and Asia.

How are 1-2-1 meetings organised?

The 1-2-1 matchmaking part of the programme is open to all qualified applicants, whether you are participating in the pitching competition or not. Matches are made based on our Corporate Champions’ requirements for the types of solutions or companies they are looking for. We evaluate and screen all applicant companies and make recommendations to our Champions based on their needs. Participating FinTechs can also express an interest in Champions, and Champions can choose to act on those expressions of interest accordingly. There is no guaranteed number of meetings per participant, as the meetings are driven by business needs.

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HONG KONG FINTECH WEEK 2023

In Numbers
6 Stages, 5 Lounges, Workshops, Networking, Exhibitors & more
35,000+
Attendees
700+
Exhibitors
500+
Speakers
250+
Media
500+
Fast Track
GET YOUR TICKET NOW

HONG KONG FINTECH WEEK 2023

In Numbers
6 Stages, 5 Lounges, Workshops, Networking, Exhibitors & more
35,000+
Attendees
700+
Exhibitors
500+
Speakers
250+
Media
500+
Fast Track
GET YOUR TICKET NOW
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