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FinTech Mission to the UK
19-26 October 2019

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PLEASE NOTE: Application deadline extended to the 26th August, 2019

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT), British Airways, Scottish Development International (SDI), and Bank of Montreal (BMO) are proud to announce a FinTech Mission to the UK for Canadian FinTechs. The trade mission offers businesses the opportunity to explore the UK’s FinTech market and connect with the thriving FinTech ecosystems in London and Edinburgh.


As the world’s leading global financial services centre, the UK prides itself on:
  • Progressive government policies and regulation that attract investment and promote innovation and competition
  • A tech ecosystem that includes the largest number of FinTech companies in Europe, a diverse talent pool and world-class universities
  • A top destination for companies looking to establish a global presence
  • A leading destination for capital investment from global VCs attracted to talent and favourable tax regimes
DIT invites Canadian FinTech founders interested in establishing a base of operations in the UK to apply.

Interested companies must complete an application form; completed applications do not guarantee participation.

What is provided?
  • Business-class roundtrip airfare (including all taxes) provided by British Airways
  • Hotel accommodations for six nights across London & Edinburgh
  • Bespoke programme with an opportunity to engage with strategic partners, investors and stakeholders in the UK’s FinTech ecosystem
  • Press opportunities
For more information:
Henry Long, Senior Investment Officer
E: henry.long@mobile.trade.gov.uk
T: +1 416 593 1290 x.2256

*Participants have the option to extend their return flight and hotel accommodations. Out-of-pocket expenses must be paid by participants. 

Eligibility Criteria:
  • Must be a financial technology company that offers innovative tech solutions in the financial services field
  • Mission delegates must be a founding member of their company
  • The company must be Canadian headquartered
  • Company must be at least 12 months old
  • Company must be committed to establishing a presence in the UK within two years as part of its business plan
  • Submission of an application that includes information about the company and its plans for targeting the UK market
Successful applicants will be notified the week of August 26th. 
Application Deadline: Friday, 23 August 2019

 

 

 

ABOUT DIT

The UK’s Department for International Trade (DIT) has overall responsibility for promoting UK trade across the world and attracting foreign investment to our economy. We are a specialized government department with responsibility for negotiating international trade policy, supporting business, as well as delivering an outward-looking trade diplomacy strategy. Learn more about our export and investment services at great.gov.uk.

ABOUT BRITISH AIRWAYS

British Airways is the UK's largest international airline offering 45 million customers a year quality, choice and convenience. Its principal place of business is London, with a significant presence at Heathrow, Gatwick and London City airports. British Airways’ main home at Heathrow is Terminal 5, regularly voted the world's best airport terminal in international passenger surveys. Operating one of the most extensive international scheduled airline route networks, together with its joint business agreement, codeshare and franchise partners, British Airways flies to more than 200 destinations in almost 80 countries, on a fleet of nearly 300 aircraft. The airline is investing $8.2bn over the next five years in new aircraft, new cabins, new lounges, new food and new technology – including industry-leading WiFi. British Airways is a founding member of the airline alliance oneworld, which serves some 1,000 destinations across the globe.

ABOUT BMO FINANCIAL GROUP

Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $830 billion as of April 30, 2019, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.

ABOUT SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL

Scottish Development International (SDI) works to attract inward investment and knowledge to Scotland to help the economy grow. It also helps Scottish based companies to trade overseas and promotes Scotland as a good place to live, work and do business. It is a partnership between the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and Highlands and Islands Enterprise and its work is guided by the Scottish Government’s strategy for economic development in Scotland.  To find out more visit us at www.sdi.co.uk  

Click here to apply

 

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