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Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) unveiled the launch of two key initiatives: GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI) and GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH) – a dedicated incubator and accelerator for fintech startups, supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). These steps represent a major milestone in GIFT City’s vision to become a global leader in fintech education, innovation and startup growth. Together, these initiatives are expected to transform India’s fintech landscape, strengthening GIFT City’s position as a leading international hub for fintech while attracting top talent and global industry attention.

The GIFT IFI will be managed by a distinguished consortium that includes the University of Ahmedabad, in collaboration with IIT Gandhinagar and the University of California, San Diego. The institute’s training programs, scheduled to begin in January 2025, are designed to provide professionals with industry-specific skills crucial to today’s financial industry. The GIFT IFI will provide the next generation with the tools needed to excel in high-growth global financial careers. Complementing this effort, the GIFT IFIH, led by Plug and Play, a global accelerator platform, will provide essential resources, expert mentorship and networking opportunities to startups, providing them with a dynamic environment to scale and thrive in the competitive fintech sector.

Tapan Ray, Managing Director and CEO of GIFT City Group, highlighted the strategic importance of these initiatives. He said the launch of GIFT IFI and GIFT IFIH marks an important milestone in GIFT City’s mission to establish a resilient and globally connected ecosystem that supports a wide range of innovators, thereby positioning India as a leader in fintech. With the support of renowned fintech education and incubation partners, GIFT City is able to continually produce cutting-edge talent and generate innovative solutions that will reshape the financial services landscape.

The initiatives are expected to create a vibrant and inclusive ecosystem that fosters fintech innovation and entrepreneurship, thereby contributing to the growth of the Indian fintech sector. Focusing on skills development, research support and startup acceleration, GIFT City aims to drive job creation, improve workforce productivity and advance innovation technology in the field of financial technology.

The GIFT IFI and GIFT IFIH are strategically designed to achieve several critical objectives in shaping the Indian fintech sector. These include offering training programs in line with global industry standards and creating an enabling environment for incubation and acceleration of startups. The focus will be on supporting women entrepreneurs, promoting an inclusive ecosystem that encourages diversity of talents and perspectives.

Additionally, the initiatives will promote applied research to develop fintech solutions, bridging the gap between academic research and industry requirements. The programs will foster industry partnerships that enhance innovation and competitiveness, thereby strengthening GIFT City’s status as a global center of excellence in financial technology.

Prof. Pankaj Chandra, Vice-Chancellor, Ahmedabad University, shared his views saying, “The growth of Indian economy will be secularly linked to financial intermediation, creation of new types jobs and technological innovation and business models in fintech. We, Ahmedabad University, IIT Gandhinagar and UC San Diego are committed to developing the fintech ecosystem as a whole by leveraging our vast institutional assets to develop cutting-edge training and academic programs in financial technology at the International Fintech Institute. We will train new talent at scale and with global capabilities. developing programs in collaboration with industry and leading global academics. Together, we will meet the changing needs of the financial sector with innovative solutions and, through extensive applied research, provide new ideas to the industry and regulators. The Institute will also work closely with industry. reorienting early- and mid-career managers toward technology-driven financial solutions and services.

Manav Narang, Head of Financial Services for Plug and Play APAC and Program Manager for GIFT IFIH, said: “We are delighted to bring Plug and Play’s global expertise to GIFT City. Our vision is to create India’s largest fintech program – a collaborative platform where banks, payment companies, VC and VC firms, accelerators and partners of the ecosystem come together. Together, we aim to catalyze transformative fintech solutions and nurture fintech unicorns that will shape the future of finance in India.

In conclusion, these initiatives will improve the Indian fintech ecosystem by providing support to education, research and startups. With a focus on global talent development and inclusive growth, GIFT City is poised to drive innovation and establish itself as a leading fintech hub globally. worldwide.

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