What makes FinTechs so special, especially in NRW?
FinTechs benefit from a broad support environment and ecosystems of accelerators, incubators, local initiatives and venture capital providers. The digital hubs are well-networked contact points that promote cooperation between start-ups, industry and SMEs.
Whether challenger or cooperation model, start-ups in various stages of development through to established listed companies - the FinTech landscape is characterized by great diversity.
A lively, constantly changing FinTech scene is developing in NRW. FinTechs are expanding the solutions offered by the financial sector. FinTechs are cooperation partners in the digitalization and sustainability of the financial sector because they can accelerate and support the necessary transformation with their innovative capacity.
Clever ideas, forward-looking business models and sustainable investments and financing are the best way to take advantage of new opportunities, especially in challenging times.
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Events on the topic
Fin.Connect.NRW specialist event: A better financing environment for start-ups and innovations in NRW
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Online seminar by DIHK and Climate Protection Business Network: Update on the Digital Product Passport - an opportunity for a more circular economy
