Stockholm Fintech Hub Strategic Project
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Stockholm Fintech Hub AB - Stockholm Fintech Hub (Goldcup 14024 AB) |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 1 000 000 |
| Project duration | May 2017 - May 2019 |
| Status | Completed |
Purpose and goal
Stockholm Fintech Hub´s purpose is to strengthen the fintech ecosystem in order to enable Sweden to continue as a technological leader within Finance. Finance underpins all growth and development, so it is essential that Sweden´s financial infrastructure meets the digital needs of the future. SFH helps the main actors in this arena to come together and provides them with the communication, data, networks, and education that they need. We are a bridge between all the different actors in the system. At the core of what we do is our commitment to helping start up fintech companies to grow.
Expected effects and result
The effects of a more efficient network will allow start up fintechs to realize their business plans more quickly and efficiently. Banks and other financial institutions will be able to have better access to fintech innovation. Swedish regulators will have better access to their client base and will be able to disseminate essential information more efficiently. Growing fintech companies will have faster and smoother international expansions.
Planned approach and implementation
--Education and networking events for the community --Facilitating meetings between actors in this arena --Reports to educate and inform --Gather, maintain and report on a fintech database --Facilitate networks within the Nordics, in Europe, and globally