19th July 2022
FinTech North and NayaOne launch digital sandbox & Fintech marketplace to foster innovation for Northern FinTechs
FinTech North is delighted to be working in partnership with global digital sandbox provider NayaOne, which sees the two organisations build a dedicated marketplace for Northern FinTechs to showcase their capabilities, access datasets and test ideas. The platform, which launched in the Summer of 2022, provides an exclusive environment for the FinTech North community to … Continued
29th June 2022
International Opportunity: FinTech Trade Mission to Australia’s Intersekt Festival 5-9th September
We are really excited to highlight an upcoming international business development opportunity with the Department for International Trade (DIT). DIT, in collaboration with FinTech North, are organising an in-person UK FinTech Trade Mission to Australia, to take place 5-9th September in Sydney and Melbourne. Participating companies will get the chance to: Showcase your capabilities with … Continued
23rd June 2022
Leading lights of North East FinTech to support FinTech North’s Newcastle Conference next month – keynotes from Kani, Atom Bank, DARE Technology and Mastercard
With our next flagship conference just around the corner, we’re delighted to announce that some of the North East’s dynamic FinTech innovators and some of the best known Financial Services brands in the world have come on board to support our Newcastle conference in a display of confidence in the thriving North East FinTech ecosystem. … Continued
FinTech North Future of Payments 2022: Re-Cap and Re-Watch
On the 22nd of June, we welcomed a great number of attendees from the Northern FinTech community to Bruntwood SciTech’s No.1 Circle Square facility in Central Manchester, despite challenging travel disruptions across the country. It was great to see some familiar faces, and even better to see some new ones – we love seeing growth … Continued
8th June 2022
Creative Destruction Lab invites applications from Northern FinTechs for 22/23 cohort
Calling all FinTechs! The Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a mentorship programme for massively scalable, science- and tech-driven startups. Their sweet spot is working with founders at the pre-seed/seed stage and helping them to set smart milestones over a 9-month period. CDL have curated a group of successful entrepreneurs, investors, and scientists/technologists who provide guidance … Continued
7th June 2022
Business opportunity with Deluxe and the DIT – Payments, FraudTech, Data & AI solutions urged to apply by 30th June
FinTech North has worked extensively with The Department for International Trade (DIT) on FinTech trade missions. On the back of really successful trade activity, we’re delighted to introduce yet another opportunity to UK FinTechs in our community. After a successful January pitching event, the DIT are hosting their second meet-the-buyer event for UK FinTechs which … Continued
1st June 2022
Applications for the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (the LEP) #Grow fund open now
The Leeds City Region Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) and it is partners have a range of products and services to support SMEs in the Leeds city region. Their goal is to undertake activities to drive economic growth and create local jobs. The #Grow fund is no different, and presents a great opportunity to aid in … Continued
Brightbox Group release E-Book addressing contemporary issues in the tech marketplace – Available to read now
The UK tech market is playing a leading role in some of the most exciting tech-based businesses across the globe. However, access to skills and resource, especially against the backdrop of Covid-19, is curbing the pace and progress of a number of organisations. FinTech North partners Brightbox Group attempt to address these issues in their … Continued
North East England invites international FinTech firms to FinTech North’s conference in July
North East England is one of the UK’s fastest growing economies with a highly-skilled, flexible workforce, well connected to global markets and a low cost base. It is easy to see why over 71,000 businesses call North East England home and why FinTech companies are looking at the region as prime location to locate, grow … Continued
19th May 2022
Opportunity: Phoenix Group launch 2 new FinTech challenges as part of Innovation Forum
Phoenix Group (previously Standard Life) has just launched 2 new challenges as part of their Innovation Programme, and are keen to get fintech applications from across the UK. This programme builds on the innovation work already underway at Phoenix and creates a purposeful pathway for them to build partnerships with FinTech and Tech SME’s. For … Continued
5th May 2022
Opening your Business to Ukrainian Tech Talent – 25th May 11am
Alongside our colleagues at the FinTech National Network and Tech Nation, FinTech North is delighted to be part of an event which aims to support Ukrainian tech talent. With the ever evolving and devastating situation in Ukraine unfolding before our eyes, organisations and individuals have been left feeling helpless, wondering how they can best support. … Continued
7th April 2022
North East to develop 3 year FinTech strategy
Whitecap Consulting, the regional strategy consultancy and co-founder of FinTech North, is collaborating with key regional stakeholders across the public, private and higher education sectors on an expansion plan for growth and jobs in the North East FinTech sector. FinTech North is delighted to be supporting this project, which is well timed in the run … Continued
31st March 2022
FinTech North Community Survey Findings 2022
Since our foundation in 2016 FinTech North has been the focal point for FinTech in the Northern Powerhouse, regularly supporting entrepreneurs at all stages of the FinTech life-cycle with relevant connections and business development opportunities. In 2021, FinTech North continued to adapt. We held 16 events throughout the year, including many a virtual events before … Continued
24th March 2022
FinTech North partners with digital transformation specialist GFT
Global digital transformation specialist GFT joins forces with FinTech North, following the opening of its Manchester Innovation Hub in September last year. Working alongside the well-known platform, GFT will assist with its continued support of the best and brightest fintech businesses across the region. Employing more than 8,000 people globally, GFT advises and supports some … Continued
23rd March 2022
Bank of England: Diversity in FinTech – 6th April Hybrid event in Leeds and London
As part of UK Fintech Week, the Bank of England is hosting an event on Diversity in Fintech on Wednesday 6th April. The Bank recently published an independent review of ethnic diversity and inclusion within the Bank and a discussion paper jointly with the FCA on diversity in financial services. In collaboration with FinTech North, Innovate Finance and … Continued
17th March 2022
FinTech North Leeds Conference 2022: Re-Cap and Re-Watch
On the 17th of March, we welcomed over 150 delegates from the Northern FinTech community to aql‘s impressive Salem Chapel. It was great to see some new and familiar faces at our first physical event in the city since 2019. A huge thank you to our sponsors; TruNarrative, LION+MASON, Leeds City Council, Unblu and Squire … Continued
11th March 2022
Lloyds Banking Group launch 3 new challenges as part of their Innovation Lab Programme, FinTech applications encouraged
Lloyds Banking Group have launched the innovation lab programme in 2022, building on the successful launch last year. It offers ambitious companies and individuals the chance to run a proof of concept in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group (LBG). LBG believe better collaboration with FinTechs and InsurTechs is key to delivering exceptional service across the … Continued
2nd March 2022
Innovate Finance announce the return of the IFGS, FinTech North to support this April
The IFGS returns to the historic Guildhall in the City of London and will welcome the brightest and best from the FinTech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector and beyond. The flagship event is hosted by Innovate Finance and takes place on Monday 4th & 5thApril 2022. … Continued
14th February 2022
UX specialists LION+MASON to deliver Better FinTech keynote at FinTech North Leeds Conference
We’re really excited for our upcoming Leeds Conference. The hybrid event, which is our first conference in our home city since 2019, aims to bring together c.300 people to explore regional innovation, sustainability, talent & culture and their relation to FinTech. The conference, which will be hosted at FinTech North’s spiritual home at aql’s Salem … Continued
11th February 2022
Re-Cap: FinTech North Hull Forum 11th February
FinTech North headed to Hull for the first time in our existence last Friday. We launched our Hull Forum, in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs, which saw around over 20 delegates from across the UK make their way east to C4DI’s Media Suite in Hull. We would like to say a big thank-you to our … Continued
7th February 2022
Meet the Advisory Board: Kevin Mountford
Kevin Mountford is the Co-Founder of Raisin UK and one of our valued Advisory Board members here at FinTech North. We recently sat down with Kevin to allow him to introduce himself to our community as well as to discuss FinTech and the future of FinTech North. Click the video below to watch the full … Continued
27th January 2022
Re-Cap: FinTech Funding Forum 27th January
On the 27th of January, we welcomed over 30 delegates to Avenue HQ in Leeds for our FinTech Funding Forum, in collaboration with Barclays Eagle Labs and Leeds City Council. The interactive event aimed to connect investors & entrepreneurs, showcase innovative companies at different stages of the funding journey whilst addressing the funding landscape in … Continued
25th January 2022
The Coder’s Guild to provide free Tech Skills training in the North
The Coder’s Guild are working with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and other Northern public sector partners to help bridge the digital skills gap, bringing new skills to the tech industry in the area. After the success of our last delivery of short courses, the Guild are once again delivering the popular: Essential Skills For Your … Continued
20th January 2022
Green Finance Innovation Network launched by University of Leeds – launch event 28th February
The University of Leeds have announced the launch of the Green Finance Innovation Network. This new network will help financial institutions access and use climate and environmental analytics by connecting them with expert businesses and research organisations. This exciting launch event, hosted on the 28th February, will be an opportunity to share knowledge between industry … Continued
19th January 2022
FinTech North to support 2022 Investment Series by FinTech Alliance x DIT
FinTech Alliance has announced its third annual Investment Series, with signups now open for FinTechs and investors to take part. The series has a nationwide focus in partnership with the UK’s regional hubs. It will help companies at Seed and Series A raise capital and meet investors. Angel and VC investors will be able to … Continued
13th January 2022
FinTech North Community Survey 2022
In 2021, FinTech North continued to adapt to new ways of working. We held 16 events throughout the year, including virtual events focusing on the Future of Savings and the Future of Mortgages before our return to face-to-face networking in the form of our hybrid Manchester conference. Throughout the year, we strived to engage with our community and … Continued
Manchester start-up Hydr develops invoice finance platform to integrate with major cloud accounting software providers
Fintech start-up, Hydr has developed its proprietary invoice finance platform to integrate with more major cloud accounting software providers including Sage and QuickBooks. After launching exclusively with Xero in May, the Hydr platform can now be accessed by millions more SMEs in the UK who want to leverage their unpaid invoices to optimise cash flow … Continued
7th January 2022
FinTech Investment outside London increases by 237% amid record year in UK annual FinTech investment in 2021
New data released by Innovate Finance, the industry body representing the UK FinTech industry, has revealed the 2021 UK and global FinTech investment trends. The data presents another milestone year for FinTech in the UK off the back of the Kalifa Review at the start of 2021. The UK FinTech scene continues its impressive year-on-year … Continued
6th January 2022
Next-Up present “Confidence to Grow” – a project designed for entrepreneurs to grow their business
Are you a Leeds-based entrepreneur or early start-up seeking professional advice and mentoring? Look no further than Next-Up’s “Confidence To Grow” 3 month project – designed to help take your business to the next level. Here at FinTech North, we strive to provide our community with opportunities that aid in developing the Northern FinTech ecosystem. … Continued
10th December 2021
Applications open for 3rd Cohort Exchange Enterprise City, Manchester
Calling all ambitious FinTech founders and budding entrepreneurs! Applications for the third cohort of businesses to join the Exchange Enterprise City are now open. Enterprise City are looking for the next generation of tech businesses that want to scale and become the next British tech unicorn. SUPPORTING THE TECH & DIGITAL INDUSTRY The Exchange programme provides … Continued
