🇨🇦 Canada–Singapore FinTech Accelerator 2025
Join this mentorship-driven accelerator by the Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) to scale your fintech solution into Southeast Asia through Singapore’s thriving ecosystem. Pitch live at SWITCH 2025.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Organizer: Global Affairs Canada – Trade Commissioner Service (CTA Singapore)
- Type: Fintech Accelerator (non-equity, mentorship-based)
- Location: Singapore-based with virtual engagement
- Deadline: 13 August 2025
- Cost: No participation fee (travel and accommodation self-funded)
📘 About the Program
The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) in Singapore helps high-potential Canadian fintech startups expand into Southeast Asia. This 3-month program includes virtual briefings, B2B matching, investor engagement, and a culminating in-market pitch week during SWITCH 2025.
✅ Who Can Apply?
- Startups with Canadian registration (CRA number required)
- Senior leadership must commit to full program participation
- Open to companies with working fintech solutions (prototype or pilot stage acceptable)
- Malaysian founders may apply if they are part of a Canadian-incorporated entity
🎁 What You Get
- Expert mentorship and market-entry briefings
- Investor and partner matchmaking
- Pitch during SWITCH 2025 in Singapore
- In-person networking and demo day (27–31 Oct)
- No equity taken; global exposure via CTA and Trade Commissioner channels
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the CTA Singapore application page.
- Submit your application by 13 August 2025 including:
- Company profile & CRA registration
- Overview of your fintech product and market traction
- Leadership bios and engagement plan for Singapore
- If selected, participate in weekly virtual sessions and attend in-market immersion week in Singapore.
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Deadline: 13 August 2025
- Virtual Sessions: September – December 2025
- In-Market Week (Singapore): 27–31 October 2025 (SWITCH)
- Demo Day & Networking: During SWITCH 2025
🚀 Ready to Scale into Southeast Asia?
Apply now and pitch in Singapore’s largest innovation week. Bring your fintech to Southeast Asia with CTA.
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