MAS Announces the Shortlisted Teams for the 2026 FinTech Challenge
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On October 20, 2026, MAS announced the shortlist for the 2026 Global Fintech Hackcelerator, selecting 18 teams from 195 applications across 52 jurisdictions. The shortlisted teams will develop projects around three fintech challenges proposed by GXS Bank, Julius Baer, and Zurich. The program includes an online phase from October to November, followed by an in-person phase in Singapore from November 11 to 13. Each of the three challenges will produce one winner, with each winner receiving a prize of SGD 80,000 and being eligible to apply for the GFH Scale-up Grant.
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- Fintech News SingaporeMAS announces 18 finalist teams for the 2026 Global Fintech Hackcelerator
MAS selected 18 finalist teams from 195 applications submitted from 52 jurisdictions for the 2026 Global Fintech Hackcelerator, focused on three fintech challenges proposed by GXS Bank, Julius Baer and Zurich. The finalist teams will take part in the online programme from October to November, followed by the in-person programme in Singapore from November 11 to 13. Each of the three challenges will produce one winner, with each receiving an S$80,000 prize and being eligible to apply for the GFH Scale-up Grant.
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