Why should I participate in IBM fintechx?
To differentiate your existing service by building a generative AI use case on top together with IBM coaches. Meet 1:1 with potential clients and investors.
Who should apply?
European fintechs with traction from at least a few clients, VC funding and the ambition to elevate your offering with generative AI.
Who is ineligible to apply?
Companies with HQ outside of Europe. If you are outside of Europe and interested to join, please send us an email. More programs are in consideration for 2024.
How will my application be evaluated?
You will be evaluated against our program partners business interests, program base criteria (see Who should apply?), impact and business fit of your generative AI use case candidate(-s).
What if my startup is based outside Sweden?
All fintechs with European based HQ are more than welcome!
Is the accelerator virtual or in person?
Our venture development program is mainly virtual with two mandatory face to face opportunities that we expect participants to benefit extra from: 1) kick-off (meeting coaches and partner, validate use case and and set your plan) and 2) Demo Day (share solution and pitch yourself to more potential clients).
What if I can’t make the in-person events?
We will consider exceptions but expectation is for all participants to join the in-person gatherings.
What do I need to participate in the program?
One or several use-case candidates to further enhance your service using generative AI. Team bandwidth to meet program commitments (see What’s the time comittment).
Do I need experience with IBM watsonx to apply?
No, onboarding introduction will be included in preparing for development sprint work. Experience with machine learning and data pipelines is beneficial though.
What does the program consist of?
The program consist of three main parts: 1) generative AI use case validation, 2) a 4 week joint development sprint, and 3) client conversations with program partners. In addition, you will receive information on how collaborating with IBM looks like and what to expect as a commercial partner.
