The Global Gathering of Policy, Finance and Technology

Global Victoria and its Singapore Victorian Government Trade and Investment (VGTI) office are supporting the Fintech Australia led, Team Australia Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 in-market program in November 2024.

The Singapore FinTech Festival is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations.

Applications have now closed.

What types of businesses should apply?

Companies should be  actively expanding into Singapore or the broader Southeast Asia region in the next 6-12 months. Companies should have;

  • a go-to-market plan to expand in Singapore or the SE Asia region
  • the ability to describe and communicate objectives and vision for growth
  • proof of concept, existing customers and revenue generation, or existing funding to support market expansion.

Support from Global Victoria

This mission comprises participation in the  FinTech Australia Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 in-market program which includes attendance at the Singapore Fintech Festival.

Global Victoria, as a state partner, will provide on-the-ground support for Victorian companies and is currently working with other states towards securing a possible Team Australia exhibition space that can be utilised by program participants.

For successful Victorian applicants, Global Victoria will provide one (1) complimentary SFF Delegate Pass per company and make a contribution to offset the cost of the Fintech Australia participant fee of AUD $600 per company in full, reducing your participant fee obligation to Fintech Australia to AUD $0.

In addition to taking part in the conference, participants will take part in a broader in-market program developed by Fintech Australia and Austrade. This program (subject to change) is currently planning to include.

  • Pre-departure assistance from Fintech Australia
  • Market Briefing in Singapore
  • Team Australia Networking evening
  • Industry Workshop
  • Southeast Asia Fintech Association Networking Evening
  • Provision to attend optional industry events
  • Roundtables, business matching and introductions and on-ground support from Fintech Australia

It is important to note:

  • This mission is led by Fintech Australia who will determine the successful applications.
  • Applicants will need to adhere to any FinTech Australia terms and conditions outlined in their application process.
  • Successful applicants whose participation fee is offset by Global Victoria, must complete a short Global Victoria evaluation form post the program.
  • Participants are required to fund their own travel, accommodation and in-market expenses.
  • Global Victoria can support up to fourteen (14) companies.
  • Global Victoria retains discretion as to the companies it chooses to support.

Applications have now closed.

Contact us

For any questions about this  mission, contact our Senior Trade Manager for Technology, Troy Toohey