FinTech Centre of Excellence

Register Your Interest

*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.

Register Your Interest

*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.

FinTech Centre of Excellence (CoE) supported by the Karnataka Government and implemented by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore is more than a hub for financial innovation- it’s a comprehensive platform fostering collaboration across sectors that complement and enhance the FinTech ecosystem. By integrating diverse industries, the CoE aims to create scalable solutions addressing both India’s unique challenges and global opportunities.

Program Highlights

Access to Sandbox & Regulatory Connects

Founders work toward regulatory market fit – with support on navigating compliance, decoding early policy signals, and accessing relevant regulatory sandboxes when needed.

1:1 Sessions with Industry Experts

1:1 sessions with founders, fin-experts and functional experts who address helping you stress-test your GTM roadmap, fix what’s stuck, and move faster.

PeerConnect

Join a founder-first space to share insights, unblock challenges, and learn from others building in fintech. It’s honest, tactical, and built for builders. It’s a space to amplify networks, and opportunities.

Investment Readiness

We plug you into the right investor conversations – based on your sector, traction, and timing. Includes narrative sharpening, round structure advisory, and strategic feedback from angels, VCs, and corporate venture arms who understand fintech depth.

Access to Partnership Connects

Opportunities to engage with banks and corporates who can serve as strategic partners or potential customers for pilots, distribution, or co-development.

Workshops/ AMA’s with regulators, tech & infra partners

Join closed-door sessions with regulators, API providers, and infra enablers. Understand key policy changes, explore integrations, and stay ahead of industry shifts.

Program Eligibility

To be part of this exclusive program, you must:

Fintech & Allied Areas

Revenue Generating, must have existing customer base

Raised Seed round or come recommended by your investor

Existing Customer Base

Sectors In Focus

Core Financial Services

Payments & Transfers
Lending & Credit (incl. BNPL, Co-lending, Embedded Credit)
WealthTech (Robo-Advisory, Portfolio Tools)
Neo-Banking & Digital Banking
Personal Finance & Budgeting Tools
Insurance and Insurtech Platforms & Integrations

Risk, Compliance & Infra

Regulatory Technology (RegTech)
Credit Intelligence & Underwriting Tools
Digital KYC & Fraud Detection
Core Financial Infrastructure (AA, UPI stack, API gateways)
Risk Management Platforms

Inclusion & Sustainability

Financial Inclusion (last-mile, vernacular, gender-focused)
Green Finance / ESG-linked Finance
Microinsurance & Healthtech-Insurtech blends
MSME-focused Lending or Platforms

Tech-Driven Enablers

AI/ML for Financial Services
Blockchain / DLT in Fintech
Data-as-a-Service & Financial APIs
Cybersecurity & Identity Tech

Verticalized & Integrated Fintech

Agri-fintech
Mobility Finance
Healthcare & Edu-finance
Supply Chain & Logistics Fintech
Real Estate & Construction Finance

How can you apply and get started?

Step 1

Apply to the Cohort

Join the community (or) write to us with a recommendation from your VC/ Investor

Step 2

Shortlisting

Your application is reviewed by the team

Step 3

1:1 Conversation

The team asseses your needs/ challenges

Step 4

Due Diligence

Ensuring alignment, credibility, and readiness

Step 5

Get Selected

Get selected to the cohort if there is a match

Step 4

Due Diligence

Ensuring alignment, credibility, and readiness

Step 5

Get Selected

Get selected to the cohort if there is a match

How can you apply and get started?

Submit Your Application here

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply?

Tech / Tech-enabled Ventures: ventures that leverage technology or are tech-enabled.

MVP ready: Must have a fully developed product that’s ready to go to market.

Traction: Should already have some traction in the areas of Customers, user base or product offering.

Location: Indian Startup

Sector: Fintech and allied areas

I have applied in the past for a different program. Can I apply again?

Sure, but to improve your chances of selection, do highlight additional information on the progress you have made since your previous application.

When can I apply?

You can register your interest throughout the year. Applications are live now.

What does NSRCEL expect from you?

We expect you to be an active participant in all the efforts we put into nurture your venture.

What is the duration of the Incubation?

The cohort lasts for 3-6 months but it does not end there, you will then be a part of our NSRCEL community

Does the program focus on specific sectors?

YES, we consider applications from only the Fintech sector.

How much does it cost to apply or participate in the program?

The program is free of cost and no equity is taken from the startups. The program is fully supported by NSRCEL.

Does the program focus on specific geographies?

We consider applications from across all geographies registered in India.

My question is not answered here, where can i reach out?

You can reach out to us at fintech.coe@nsrcel.iimb.ac.in