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External | what does this mean? This content is provided by an external author without editing by Finextra. It expresses the views and opinions of the author. Thirty new startups selected for F10 accelerator in Zurich 15 January 2021 Source: F10 F10 FinTech Incubator & Accelerator announces the 10 Startups that have been selected for the second batch of the Acceleration Program (previously Scaleup Program). Almost 200 companies with market traction from various...

Qatar FinTech Hub to host first Demo Day  14 Jan 2021 - 9:43 The Peninsula The Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH), co-founded by Qatar Development Bank (QDB) and established to support the growth of the FinTech industry in Qatar, has announced that Demo Day for Wave 1 of its flagship Incubator and Accelerator Programs will take place virtually on January 18, 2021. The QFTH Demo Day, which is sponsored by Dukhan Bank, will be one of the biggest FinTech events in the region hosting key players from the ...

Press release content from PR Newswire. The AP news staff was not involved in its creation. CES 2021 Taiwanese startup STO’s indoor map bridges the gap of Google Maps January 12, 2021 GMT TAIPEI, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Spatial Topology Technology (STO) is the only indoor map platform embedded with both indoor positioning and navigation systems on this planet. Spatial Topology Technology focused on the automation of indoor map construction by robotics technologies for various applicatio...

Visa is announcing an accelerator programme for startups across the Asia-Pacific that are looking to expand their businesses into new markets.

Noel Paul Stookey features new generation of activist musicians BLUE HILL — Noel Paul Stookey has the kind of protest roots that today’s young activists can only dream of, born out of the youth-inspired movement of the 1960s. Stookey, of course, is part of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary, a name synonymous with American folk music. In recent years, Stookey has connected with young and activist musicians across the country, continuing his si Austin, Texas-based hip-hop artist Steve...

Ask at fundsforNGOs Wijhat is seeking applications for its Grant Program to contribute to the definition of culture and art from the Arab region, whether at the regional or international level, by providing travel support for artists and cultural actors from the Arab region with the aim of participating in events inside and outside the region that allow them to present their works to a diverse audience in a global, regional and local context. Broad, as well as with the aim of exchanging expe...

FinTech sector in Qatar grows amid pandemic  24 Dec 2020 - 9:17 File photo used for representation only. Sachin Kumar/ The Peninsula The demand for cashless and contactless payment has significantly increased after the outbreak of COVID-19, which led to imposition of restrictions to limit the spread of coronavirus. The rising demand for contactless payment in Qatar has created opportunities for growth for the FinTech (a short form for Financial Technology) sector.  “The pandemic has allow...

Selling Insurance in Africa “Why pay for it when it might not happen?” “God forbid.” “It’s not my portion.” WThese are typical reactions to getting insurance in Africa. So why do people respond this way? Culture: Insurance should be bought for its value but many Africans buy insurance only to avoid being penalised. And in cases where there’s no penalty - in Ghana, for example - funeral insurance is more prevalent because of the importance attached to de...

Partner Share this article Asset and Resource Management Holding Company (ARM), and  Ventures Platform Foundation have launched the third cohort of Labs by ARM, a FinTech-Focused Accelerator Program designed to support the best post-MVP startups solving the most challenging problems in the financial industry and enterprise. The 12-week program will engage selected startups in a series of activities aimed at exponentially advancing the growth of their companies, and ensuring their investment-re...

BBC Studios launches accelerator program for assistant producers BBC Studios, the commercial arm of the BBC, has launched the application process for its Assistant Producer Accelerator Program. The initiative will offer 14 year-long contracts to researchers looking to “supercharge” ... December 21, 2020 BBC Studios, the commercial arm ...