2017 Global FinTech Accelerator Now Accepting Applications
Summary
The Venture Center in conjunction with FIS is now accepting applications for the second portfolio of its globally competitive financial technology accelerator program.Applications for the Little Rock, Ark.-based, 12-week long, VC FinTech Accelerator are currently open and close February 5, 2017, at 11:59 p.m. CST for early stage companies who are developing financial (core banking, payments, mobile, and fraud & security) solutions.In particular, VC FinTech – led by Lee Watson, President & CEO – is interested in supporting and partnering with startups leveraging emerging technologies like cognitive computing, neural networks, enterprise blockchain, and internet of things (IoT) in financial services.The VC FinTech Accelerator will admit 10 startups and will culminate with a demo day, which will bring investors and financial services executives to Central Arkansas.Through a fund established and directed by The Venture Center, portfolio companies receive an initial $50k.