The Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) is launching Catapult: Inclusion Ukraine, a one-week intensive bootcamp designed specifically for Ukrainian fintech companies focused on financial inclusion. The program will run from October 14th to 18th, 2024, at the LHoFT’s innovation hub in Luxembourg.
Building on the success of its previous Catapult programs, which have been running since 2018, this special edition is sponsored by the Directorate for Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs and focuses on Ukrainian fintechs and financial inclusion. The program will be delivered in collaboration with exclusive partners in Luxembourg’s Financial Inclusion services ecosystem.
Key Focus Areas:
The program is centered around three pillars:
- Impact: Helping fintechs maximize their positive social and economic impact.
- Scaling: Providing strategies and resources for growth and expansion.
- Funding: Connecting fintechs with investors and guiding them through the fundraising process.
Program Benefits:
Catapult: Inclusion Ukraine will accommodate 10 promising fintech firms, covering travel and accommodation costs for one participant per company. Participants will have the unique opportunity to:
- Engage with leaders, investors, and founders in Luxembourg’s Financial Inclusion landscape.
- Gain valuable insights and knowledge from experts in the field.
- Learn how to scale their businesses effectively.
- Develop business models with a higher societal impact.
- Understand how to raise and manage capital.
- Pitch their ideas to an expert audience.
Eligibility:
The program is open to Ukrainian fintechs that are:
- Developing innovative solutions with a tangible impact.
- Focused on financial inclusion or impact finance.
Application Process:
Interested fintechs are encouraged to apply now through the LHoFT website.
About LHoFT:
The LHoFT is Luxembourg’s leading fintech hub, dedicated to fostering innovation and connecting the local and international fintech community. It provides resources, support, and networking opportunities to startups and established companies in the financial technology sector.
About the Directorate for Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs:
The Directorate for Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs is a part of Luxembourg’s Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, responsible for international development cooperation and humanitarian aid.
