Is Your FinTech Company Leading the Next Wave of Financial Innovation?

Call for nominations for FinTech

India has shown the world how digital transactions can be done at an unprecedented scale. FinTech is driving financial inclusion, making services accessible to the last mile.

– Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

The FinTech Innovation category at the Aegis Graham Bell Awards recognizes transformative innovations in financial technology that enhance the way people and businesses manage money, transact, invest, and secure financial services.

This category is dedicated to identifying breakthrough technologies that improve financial accessibility, security, efficiency, and customer experience. With the rapid growth of digital transactions, AI-driven financial solutions, blockchain, and regulatory technology, FinTech innovations are shaping the future of finance.

We invite innovators who are redefining the financial services landscape through digital transformation, automation, and novel business models to showcase their contributions.

Who Should Nominate?

The FinTech Innovation category is open to organizations that have developed innovative financial solutions across various sectors, including but not limited to:

  • FinTech Startups & Scaleups – Disruptors in digital payments, neobanking, credit, and financial inclusion.

  • Traditional Banks & NBFCs – Institutions modernizing their offerings with AI, blockchain, cloud, and real-time payments.

  • Digital Payment Solution Providers – UPI, mobile wallets, BNPL, remittances, cross-border payments, and embedded finance solutions.

  • WealthTech & Investment Platforms – Robo-advisors, AI-driven asset management, fractional investing, and crypto-trading platforms.

  • RegTech & Compliance Solutions– AI-based KYC, AML, fraud detection, risk management, and data privacy solutions.
  • Cybersecurity & Financial Infrastructure Providers – Identity verification, digital trust, and fraud prevention technologies.
  • Government & Public Sector Initiatives – National-level FinTech projects, digital banking solutions, and financial inclusion programs.

  • AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing Innovations in Finance – Disruptors utilizing advanced tech to enhance security, processing, and accessibility.

Jury Expectations & Evaluation Criteria

Nominations will be assessed on four key aspects:

Problem Statement & Market Need

  • Define the specific financial challenge your innovation addresses.
  • Highlight gaps in existing financial services and the urgency of the problem.
  • Explain how your solution offers a superior alternative to current methods.

Uniqueness of Innovation

  • Clearly articulate the novelty of the technology or business model.
  • Highlight proprietary technology, patents, and intellectual property.
  • Explain differentiation from competitors and scalability potential.

Market Impact & Potential

  • Provide data on current adoption, user base, and commercial traction.
  • Explain the scalability of your innovation across geographies and demographics.
  • Share revenue models, cost efficiency, and monetization strategies.
  • Showcase partnerships, funding, and expansion plans.

Social & Economic Impact

  • Explain how your innovation promotes financial inclusion and accessibility.
  • Highlight benefits for underserved populations, MSMEs, and emerging markets.
  • Discuss sustainability, job creation, and contributions to economic development.

How to Nominate

  1. Step 1: Complete the online nomination form here.
  2. Step 2: Submit supporting documentation, including project descriptions, case studies, and measurable outcomes.
  3. Step 3: Pay the nomination fee (Click Here).

Join the Movement

Be a part of the journey to recognize and celebrate innovation. Submit your nominations today

Together, let’s lead the change and create a smarter, innovative future!