Going Green

Finovate's New Sustainability Scholarship for Demo Companies

Sustainability Scholarship Program

The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative is no longer just for niche investment portfolios. Instead, the entire banking and fintech industry is going green, and we’re here for it.

New this year, we’re promoting ESG within the industry with our Sustainability Scholarship Program for demoing companies. We launched the program to highlight and help the individuals and companies driving fintech forward through sustainable and equitable practices.

Find out more and how to apply

How it works

Starting with FinovateSpring, May 18 - 20 in San Francisco, we’ll be looking for applications from prospective demo companies led by underrepresented founders and startups tackling climate change, diversity, and financial inclusion, and granting them complimentary demo participation. Select companies from that applicant pool will be granted complimentary demo slots in our demo line-up for the show.

How to apply

Each event, starting with FinovateSpring 2022, will have scholarship opportunities for eligible* startups working in the following categories.

Our team will review submissions in each sustainability area and award complimentary demo packages to each of the winners.

Companies working in these areas who are interested in demoing at an upcoming event should apply through Finovate’s traditional application process and note scholarship interest on the application form. Find out more >>

*To be eligible for the program, startups must have less than $7 million in funding.

Environmental

Available to companies pursuing climate-related, environmental, or green fintech

Social

Available to companies with socially conscious fintech solutions

Governance

Available to companies that emphasize responsible governance and leadership

Person of Color Founded/Owned

Available to companies with person-of-color founders or owners

Female Founded/Owned

Available to companies with female founders or owners