Call for Applications – Startups Sponsorship for Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
Ignite – National Technology Fund in Collaboration with Trade Development Authority of Pakistan invites applications from Pakistan’s leading FinTech startups to represent the country at the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2025, taking place 12–14 November 2025 at Singapore EXPO.
About SFF 2025
Celebrating its 10th edition, SFF has grown into the world’s largest FinTech gathering, bringing together 65,000+ participants from 130+ countries, 600+ exhibitors, and 200+ global investors. This year, the festival will double its successful Meetup Programme, enabling 20,000+ investor–startup meetings.
Why Apply?
Selected Ignite-sponsored startups will:
- Showcase in the Pakistan Pavilion alongside global innovators.
- Participate in Investor Hours, curated B2B matchmaking & industry talks.
- Access ASEAN and global markets through direct exposure to regulators, VCs, and corporates.
- Gain strategic visibility in thematic zones such as AI, RegTech, Islamic FinTech, and Quantum Finance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups must be actively operating in Pakistan’s fintech ecosystem
- Preference will be given to fintech startups with investor readiness
- Must be registered on https://startupconnect.pk
- Startup age must be less than 5 years
- Startups previously sponsored for international events by Ignite are not eligible for a second sponsorship
Who Should Apply?
FinTech startups building disruptive solutions in payments, digital banking, AI, RegTech, Islamic finance, blockchain, cybersecurity, lending, or financial inclusion.
Deadline & Application
- 17th September 2025
- Let’s showcase Pakistan’s FinTech innovation on the global stage!