World Fintech Awards

The World Fintech Awards is a premier platform highlighting new-age innovations that are shaping the future of finance. Our mission is to honour and celebrate outstanding contributions that fuel technological advancements and transformation within the finance ecosystem.

Winners of the awards will gain a unique opportunity to experience the World Fintech Summit, organised by Elets Technomedia, in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, as the Host State Partner, and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) as the Strategic Partner.

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AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Outstanding Fintech Policy Initiatives
  • Excellence in Digital Innovation
  • Leadership in AI-Powered Fintech Solutions
  • Outstanding Government Collaboration with Fintech Startups
  • Digital Infrastructure Development in Fintech
  • Innovative E-Governance in Financial Services
  • Leadership in Regulatory Frameworks for Fintech
  • Government Initiative in Financial Literacy
  • Outstanding State Government Leadership in Fintech Adoption
  • Excellence in Blockchain Implementation for Governance
  • Outstanding Financial Technology Policy Support
  • Innovative Government-led Fintech Payment Solutions
  • Outstanding Digital Payments Adoption Initiative by State/Center
  • Digital Innovation in Public Finance Management
  • Outstanding Leadership in Fintech Regulation and Governance
  • Outstanding Government Partnership with Financial Institutions
  • Excellence in Data Security in Public Financial Systems
  • Outstanding Initiative for Sustainable Fintech Solutions
  • Leadership in Financial Inclusion

  • Outstanding Digital Transformation in BFSI
  • Most Innovative Digital Banking Solution
  • Excellence in Payment Solutions
  • Leadership in AI & ML for Banking Automation
  • Outstanding Financial Institution for Blockchain Adoption
  • Excellence in Cloud Banking Solutions
  • Outstanding Innovation in Digital Wealth Management
  • Leadership in Cybersecurity for Financial Institutions
  • Most Impactful Fintech Adoption
  • Excellence in Customer Experience in Financial Services
  • Digital Transformation Leadership in Insurance Services
  • Outstanding Open Banking Initiative in BFSI
  • Leadership in Real-Time Payments Systems
  • Outstanding Credit Scoring System
  • Leadership in Cross-Border Payment Solutions
  • Outstanding Green Finance Initiative
  • Outstanding Leadership in Financial Inclusion Initiatives
  • Outstanding Fintech Integration in Legacy Systems
  • Excellence in Fraud Prevention and Risk Management
  • Outstanding Digital Lending Platform
  • Innovative NBFC for Financial Inclusion
  • Digital Transformation Leadership in NBFC Services
  • NBFC Excellence in AI-Driven Credit Assessment
  • Outstanding Customer Experience in NBFC Services
  • NBFC Leadership in Alternative Credit Scoring
  • Excellence in NBFC Cloud & Data Analytics Adoption
  • Outstanding NBFC Initiative in Embedded Finance
  • Outstanding Insurtech Innovation
  • Innovative Use of AI & ML in Insurance Services
  • Excellence in Digital Claims Processing
  • Most Innovative Insurance Product of the Year
  • Outstanding Customer-Centric Digital Insurance Platform
  • Outstanding Blockchain Implementation in Insurance
  • Excellence in Digital Health Insurance Solutions
  • Most Innovative AI-Driven Health Insurance Platform
  • Leadership in Health Insurtech Adoption
  • Outstanding Customer Experience in Health Insurance
  • Outstanding Use of Data Analytics for Health Risk Assessment
  • Excellence in Claims Processing & Automation
  • Leadership in Embedded Health Insurance Solutions
  • Most Impactful Health Insurance Inclusion Initiative
  • Outstanding Use of Data Analytics for Risk Assessment
  • Leadership in Embedded Life Insurance Solutions
  • Most Innovative AI-Driven Insurance Platform

  • Leadership in Cybersecurity Solutions for BFSI
  • Excellence in AI & ML-driven Solutions
  • Pioneering Blockchain & Web3 Solution for Financial Services
  • Best Data Analytics & Intelligence Solution for BFSI
  • Leadership in Big Data & Predictive Analytics for Financial Services
  • Outstanding Digital Transformation Solution
  • Excellence in Regulatory Technology (Regtech) for Compliance & Governance
  • Best API & Open Banking Solution Provider
  • Most Scalable and Agile Technology Platform
  • Most Innovative Digital Payment Technology Provider
  • Excellence in Next-Gen Payment Gateway Solutions
  • Leading Digital Lending Technology Provider
  • Breakthrough Innovation in Cross-Border Payments & Remittances
  • Top AI-Powered Credit Risk & Scoring Solution
  • Outstanding Wealthtech & Investment Advisory Solution Provider
  • Most Impactful InsurTech Innovation in Risk & Claims Management
  • Leading AI-driven Asset & Portfolio Management Solution
  • Most Reliable Fraud Detection & Financial Crime Prevention Solution
  • Outstanding AI-powered Risk & Compliance Management Solution
  • Outstanding Startup for BFSI Innovation

  • Most Visionary Leader in Fintech Transformation
  • Outstanding C-suite Leadership in AI Innovation
  • Outstanding Leadership in Digital Financial Inclusion
  • Leadership in RegTech Development and Implementation
  • Most Impactful CEO for Digital Banking Evolution
  • Excellence in Driving Cross-Border Fintech Solutions
  • Outstanding Leadership in Driving Open Banking Adoption
  • Most Influential Leader in WealthTech Innovation
  • Leadership in Creating a Customer-Centric Fintech Company
  • Most Impactful Leadership in Financial Inclusion
  • Outstanding Leadership in Sustainable Fintech Solutions
  • Excellence in Data Privacy and Security Leadership
  • Leadership in Digital Payments Infrastructure
  • Outstanding Leadership in Blockchain Adoption
  • Most Transformative Leadership in Lending
  • Visionary Leader in InsurTech
  • Most Strategic Leader in Fintech Investment
  • Outstanding Leadership in Financial Data Analytics
  • Visionary Leader in Creating Future-Ready Fintech Solutions

  • Outstanding Digital Transformation in Fintech
  • Outstanding Digital Payment Platform
  • Innovation in Digital Lending
  • Disruptive Innovation in InsurTech
  • Outstanding Wealthtech Platform
  • Innovative Cross-border Payment Solution
  • Excellence in Financial Inclusion
  • Outstanding AI-Driven Fintech Innovation
  • Outstanding Use of Big Data in Financial Services
  • Outstanding Startup in Fintech
  • Most Promising Fintech Company
  • Excellence in Customer-Centric Fintech Solutions
  • Excellence in Regtech Solutions
  • Outstanding Risk Management Solution
  • Innovative Embedded Finance Platform
  • Outstanding Open Banking Innovation
  • Outstanding Mobile Fintech Solution
  • Outstanding Fintech for Wealth Management
  • Excellence in Blockchain Solutions
  • Innovative Cyber Security Solutions
  • Most Impactful Fintech for Sustainable Finance
  • Outstanding Fintech Company of the Year
  • Most Impactful Partnership in Fintech
  • Rising star in Fintech Cybersecurity
  • AI-Driven Innovation in Lending

  • Outstanding PR Campaign in Financial Technology
  • Most Effective Brand Positioning in Tech & Fintech
  • Innovation in Content Marketing for BFSI & Fintech
  • Outstanding PR Campaign in Financial Technology
  • Excellence in Digital Marketing Campaigns
  • Innovative Social Media Strategy
  • Most Effective Brand Positioning in Tech & Fintech
  • Outstanding Influencer Marketing Campaign
  • Innovation in Integrated Marketing for Financial Services
  • Excellence in Customer Engagement in Fintech
  • Innovation in Content Marketing for BFSI & Fintech

Jury Members

Manish Bhardwaj, IAS

Deputy Director General
Unique Identification Authority of India
Government of India

Deepak Sharma

Tech Entrepreneur & CXO Advisor
Independent Director
Suryoday Small Finance Bank

Distinguished Leaders Gracing the Stage to Present Awards

Kris Gopalakrishnan

Co-Founder, Infosys
Chairman, Axilor Ventures
Chairman of the Vision Group on IT, Karnataka Government
Chairman, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH)

Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS

Director, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology
Government of Karnataka
MD, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS)

Sumnesh Joshi

Deputy Director General (Joint Secretary Level)
Ministry of Communications
Government of India

Why You Must Apply?

Unlock unmatched opportunities at the premier gathering of BFSI & Fintech leaders.

Prestigious Platform

Showcase your innovation and gain unparalleled visibility among key industry players, regulators, and influencers.

Recognition for Excellence

Win awards across multiple categories celebrating leadership, innovation, and contributions to fintech.

Boost Credibility

Earn recognition from industry leaders, government bodies, and top investors.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with executives, thought leaders, and innovators in fintech, BFSI, and financial services at the World Fintech Summit.

Important Guidelines

We look forward to receiving your submissions and wish you the best of luck!

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FAQs: World Fintech Awards

The World Fintech Awards, hosted by Elets Technomedia, is a prestigious platform that recognizes innovation, leadership, and excellence in the fintech space. The event is organized in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka, and Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM).

Yes, there is a nomination fee for each category. For more details about the fee structure, please contact the Awards team.

You may submit multiple entries across various categories. Each entry must align with your business model, and separate fees apply for each category entered.

The final submission deadline will be communicated by our team. Please check with us for the exact deadline.

Each category has specific evaluation parameters, and the weightage varies. Please refer to the "Judging Criteria" section for detailed information.

The World Fintech Awards feature several categories across different sectors, including:

  • Government (Fintech Enablement)
  • BFSI Organisations
  • Leadership (C-suite)
  • Tech/Solution Providers
  • Fintechs

Yes, you can save and edit your entries at any time before the final submission. This allows you to refine your entries as needed.

For further details or specific inquiries, please contact the World Fintech Awards team via the contact form on our website or reach out to us through the "Enquire" section.

For Nominations Query:

  partnerships@worldfintechsummit.com