The Australian Trade and Investment Commission has partnered with fintech startup accelerator F10 Global to co-deliver an Asia Fintech Bootcamp.

The bootcamp aims to connect Australian fintechs with Asian markets through a three-week market validation programme.

F10 Singapore will run the comprehensive three-week Fintech Bootcamp to help eight promising Australian fintechs gain deeper insights about Asian markets and consumers, with a focus on Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, India and South Korea.

The eight participating companies selected to join the programme represent a range of sectors from regtech to fintech and wealthtech.

The programme participants will gain a deeper understanding of these markets and its consumers through a series of masterclasses, mentors, and networking opportunities.

Stephen Skulley, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission’s Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner said,

“This co-delivery partnership between Australian Trade and Investment Commission and F10 is a perfect match to launch Australian fintechs into the Asia market.

We are delighted to leverage F10’s extensive corporate innovation knowledge and financial institution networks together with Austrade’s knowledge on navigating overseas markets and connecting Australian businesses to the world.”

Jonas Thuerig, Head F10 Asia said,

“We are excited to further strengthen our engagement with the Australian fintech scene!

In recent years, Australia made headlines with several newly minted unicorns. We hope to play our part in fostering and accelerating the next generation of those successful founders.”