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.

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.

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.

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.