Accelerate your business with the Fintech Forward Programme – a 12-week hybrid programme to support and promote emerging innovations and founders that drive positive impact across the UK.
The Programme
We’re excited to welcome innovative start-ups to join us in building a more equitable and resilient financial landscape in the UK. Through our extensive network, we can help empower businesses to overcome barriers to growth and amplify their impact.
Our Commitment
We want to make it easier for founders to access advice, connections, and funding. We believe that the best solutions for the challenges faced by underserved communities, consumers, and businesses are built by those who have experienced them firsthand.
We are seeking applications from founders and leaders who are creating game-changing solutions that will make a positive impact for the UK – will you join us?
How will my business benefit?
As a participant on the Fintech Forward Programme, we will help you realise your business vision with a holistic approach to accelerating your growth.
Access
Receive advice from a JPMorganChase Executive Sponsor and bank mentors to learn how we operate and how we can work with you.
Networking
Build meaningful relationships with our sector and technical specialists, proven entrepreneurs, advisors and potential investors in our network.
Sharing
Hear how fellow entrepreneurs have overcome personal and business challenges, learning from fintech business leaders through masterclasses and networking events.
Learning
Invest in your potential with a tailored programme that includes targeted sessions based on your unique needs, alongside hands-on workshops designed to accelerate business growth.
Showcase
Showcase your business to JPMorganChase, partners, and investors with opportunities to uncover commercial opportunities at key industry events including a sponsored trip to Slush in Helsinki.
Support
Become part of a peer network of exceptional individuals with ongoing connections to JPMorganChase and support beyond the end of the programme.
Who should apply?
We’re actively encouraging applications from founders or business leaders who have overcome obstacles to growing a business, including a lack of proximity to funding and networks, and/or are addressing the needs of underserved consumers, businesses or communities.
Scalable Fintech
If you have a live product demonstrating market traction and annual revenues not exceeding £1 million, we encourage you to apply.
Positive Impact
We’re seeking to support businesses that can demonstrate a positive impact on individuals and/or businesses in the UK.
Dedication
You must be ready to commit to active participation in our 12-week programme, with fortnightly in-person and virtual sessions – we will help with expenses.
Our goal is to drive towards a more equitable financial future for individuals and communities in the UK. This programme is our commitment to identifying the untapped potential capable of shaping the future of financial services.
VERONIQUE STEINER
EMEA Head of Innovation Economy,
J.P. Morgan
Our Advisory Board
Louise Hill
Co-founder and CEO,
Go Henry
Ezechi Britton MBE
Co-founder,
Collectively Better
Louise Smith OBE
Chair,
Innovate Finance
Yvonne Bajela
Partner,
LocalGlobe VC
Christopher Woolard CBE
Partner,
EY UK Fintech Leader, EY Global Financial Services Regulatory Network Chair
Jean de Fougerolles
Founder, Ascension
Jason Tiede
Global Head of Corporate Development and Partnerships,
J.P. Morgan
Manuel Costescu
EMEA Head of Fintechs,
J.P. Morgan
Veronique Steiner
EMEA Head of Innovation Economy,
J.P. Morgan
Key Programme Dates
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis to provide you with a quick response. Due to the limited number of businesses we can support, we encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Get started today
Ready to take your business to the next level? Click the button below to start your application and embark on a transformative journey that accelerates your growth and impact.
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