FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme
- 2021
- Malaysia
- Micro-enterprises
The FIKRA Islamic Fintech Accelerator Programme (FIKRA) is a joint initiative by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF). The objective is to further enhance the Islamic capital market (ICM) ecosystem in Malaysia by identifying and scaling innovative fintech solutions.
FIKRA supports the growth of innovative Islamic fintech solutions through structured mentorship, access to a network of industry and other domain experts, along with relevant regulatory guidance and engagement with investors for funding opportunities, primarily through a 3 month accelerator programme.
Eligibility Criteria
Must have an innnovative tech-based idea and/or solution
Applicant and proposed idea must not involve any Shariah non-compliant activities
Challenges Areas
FIKRA invited applications from individuals (at least 18 years old) or start-ups at different stages of development or other organisations including fund managers and financial services providers that have an innovative tech-based idea and/or solution.
The idea/solution must address at least one of the following three key challenge areas:
New Islamic Capital Markets Offerings
New Islamic Capital Markets Offerings
Ideas on new Shariah products or services for ICM that can deliver the value propositions of islamic finance.
Access to Islamic Capital Markets
Access to Islamic Capital Markets
Solution to increase awareness & relevance of ICM in addressing financing gaps, sustainability agenda and inclusion for mass retail & MSME segments.
Islamic Capital Market - Social Finance Integration
Islamic Capital Market - Social Finance Integration
Tech solutions to integrate traditional islamic social finance instruments into capital market.
The applicant and the proposed idea / solution must not involve any Shariah non-compliant activities including services based on ‘riba’ (interest), gambling & gaming, liquor and liquor-related activities, pork and pork-related activities, non-halal food and beverages, Shariah non-compliant entertainment, tobacco and tobacco-related activities, conventional share trading and stockbroking in Shariah non-compliant securities, and other activities deemed non-compliant according to Shariah.
FIKRA was open to Malaysian as well as international applicants from other countries, who can apply independently or as a consortium.
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