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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards

New for 2019 - The FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards

Showcasing the very best in global FinTech innovation across nine inspirational categories, the awards will serve to elevate grassroots talent and celebrate the boldest ideas and initiatives driving the industry.

They will create an industry-wide, internationally recognised gold standard for excellence in the field of FinTech while promoting and supporting existing and emerging talent within the UAE and the wider MENA region. Judged by an expert panel of global FinTech luminaries and supported by our corporate champions, the FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards will celebrate unique achievements in FinTech innovation, be they in-house at a bank, financial institution or corporate, part of an accelerator or incubator programme or at a cutting edge startup with an industry-shaping new technology.

Awards Categories & Criteria

Focusing on Innovation, Impact and Influence - share your FinTech story by selecting the Awards category that reflects your business and your story. Show how you've seized an opportunity or revolutionised an industry and the impact of this.

Please note; the deadline for entries for the awards is Monday 23rd September 2019.

FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

UAE FINTECH FOUNDER

UAE-based emerging business (< 5 years old) with a local founder.
Founder described as an individual who has been instrumental. Must have a physical office in the UAE and a product/service deployed.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

MENA FINTECH OF THE YEAR

MENA-based emerging business (< 5 years old) with a local founder. Founder described as an individual who has been instrumental. Must have a physical office in MENA and a product/service deployed.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

FINTECH INVESTORS

An investor that has deployed capital of no less than USD$100K into an emerging FinTech business with a physical presence in the UAE/MENA region.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

EMERGING FINTECH TALENT

A UAE/MENA University recent graduate (3 years or less), student or team that has published or created a FinTech solution deemed original/innovative.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

FINTECH LEADER

An individual demonstrating outstanding leadership in the transformation of the financial sector. Whether defining new standards, launching key technology initiatives or driving a regulatory-related change. Their impact must be seen to benefit the industry in the UAE/MENA region.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

EMERGING MARKETS FINTECH

Emerging Markets defined as any African or South-East Asian Nation (excluding Singapore). The emerging business (<5 years old) must have a founder local to the nation it was founded in. Must also have a physical office in one or more of the Emerging Market Nations and a product/service deployed.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

FINTECH ACCELERATOR

Accelerator present in the UAE/MENA region supporting emerging FinTech businesses either locally or globally.

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FinTech Abu Dhabi Awards 2019

FINTECH CORPORATE INNOVATION PROGRAMME

An innovation programme delivered to support FinTech innovation in large or medium enterprises from the UAE/MENA region.

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FINTECH WOMAN OF THE YEAR

A female role model who led innovative solutions in the financial services driving positive change in the UAE/MENA region.

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Judging Process

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Shortlisting
Each entry will be judged solely on the content submitted via the online entry form. 
Entries shall be considered in accordance with the judging criteria and at the judging panel's discretion. 

 

 

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Final Judgement
Judges will receive the list of nominees and will review the entries before FinTech Abu Dhabi. At the event, they will participate in the official judging day which will take place at FinTech Abu Dhabi to select the final winners of each category.
Winners in each category will then be selected from the shortlist by the Judges and will be announced by ADGM at the event.

Judging Criteria

Innovate

Does the nominee seize a real opportunity? Does it have the power to revolutionise the industry or market?

Impact

To pass this test, there must be real visible or high potential for impact such as profit, new products and/or efficiency. This should also consider impact on the ecosystem, such as support or contributions.

Influence

Determined with recognition by media or other external stakeholders. Plus the effect of the project on the intended audience, demonstrated through measurable business outcomes.

How to apply


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Submit your application via the online form here

Applicants will need submit basic personal information as well as short written statements to demonstrate their eligibility to the specific categories they are nominated for. Please note, only the submission will be reviewed.
Applicants are invited to submit headshots and/or a group photo which may be used in promotional materials for FinTech Abu Dhabi.

 

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Strategic Industry Partner

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Government Partner

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  • ADDA is responsible for the definition of technology and IT policies, recommendation of standardised systems implementation across all Abu Dhabi government entities, the governance and use of governme ...

 

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Accelerator Partner

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  • Plug and Play is a global innovation platform. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we have built accelerator programs, corporate innovation services, and an in-house VC to make technological advancement ...

 

Media Partners

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  • ArabNet is a leading events, insights and innovation programs focused on tech business and innovation in the MENA region They organize major conferences for the tech sector in Dubai, Riyadh, Kuwait an ...

 

Community Partners

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  • MIT Enterprise Forum (MITEF) Pan Arab is part of a global network of chapters dedicated to the promotion of entrepreneurship and innovation worldwide. We inform, connect, and coach early-stage technol ...
  • Zain is the pioneer of mobile telecommunications in the Middle East. They began life in 1983 in Kuwait as the region’s first mobile operator, and since the initiation of their expansion strategy in 20 ...
  • Oasis500 is a pre-seed and seed fund manager and accelerator that catalysed the development of an entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region continues to create opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs a ...
  • The Queen Rania Center for Entrepreneurship (QRCE) is a Non-Profit organization established in 2004 to help develop Technology Entrepreneurship in Jordan. The Center is part of Princess Sumaya Univers ...
  • The GrEEK Campus is the world’s first heritage-driven technology center. Not just a physical platform for entrepreneurs, startups, and SMEs. The GrEEK Campus is a catalyst for innovators, creators and ...
  • TechQuartier provides access to a valuable network of startups, corporates, investors, talents, and mentors. They represent a large community of forward-thinking professionals eager to learn and conne ...
  • Fintech Galaxy is a digital crowdsourcing platform that empowers fintech entrepreneurs and connects them to financial institutions, consultants, tech companies, mentors and investors. Fintech Galaxy w ...
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  • MENA Fintech association is an inclusive, not-for-profit association that fosters an open dialogue for the region's Fintech Community. Bringing together all the 'movers & shakers' under one roof, the ...
  • Fintech Saudi was launched by the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority in April 2018 under the Financial Services Development Program to act as a catalyst for the development of the financial service tech ...
  • Casablanca Finance City (CFC) is an African economic and financial hub located at the crossroads of continents. Recognised as the leading financial center in Africa and a partner of the largest intern ...
  • Fintech District is the gateway to the Italian Fintech ecosystem and attracts the most relevant national and international stakeholders, acting like the team that allows you to co-create with the indu ...
  • H-FARM is an innovation hub where Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Education are combined together. Established in 2005, they are the first in the world to adopt a model that brings together investme ...
  • The LHoFT is Luxembourg’s dedicated Fintech centre where finance and technology interact to foster innovation and develop solutions to shape the future of financial services. Offering Fintech incubati ...

 

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