RBIH Bank-Fintech Showcase 2026
By Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
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Quick Answer
A curated virtual pitch event connecting innovative fintech startups with India's leading banks and financial institutions for pilots, partnerships, and deployment opportunities.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Competition
- Provider
- Reserve Bank Innovation Hub
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 5 June 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Reserve Bank Innovation Hub. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this competition
RBIH Bank-Fintech Showcase 2026 is a structured fintech showcase organised by the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India. The program is designed to bridge the gap between innovative fintech startups and India's leading financial institutions by providing early-to-growth-stage startups direct access to banking decision-makers.
Who Should Apply MVP-stage and above fintech startups solving real problems in banking operations, lending, payments, KYC/AML, fraud detection, MSME credit, financial inclusion, or RegTech. The startup must be building a B2B or B2B2C product suited for deployment within or in partnership with a bank or financial institution. Companies must be registered in India or have a significant India-facing operation and team.
Format & Timeline The program runs over five weeks with a multi-stage evaluation process. Week 1–3: Open application and internal RBIH review. Week 4: Incubator virtual screening sessions with IIMA Ventures, ISB Ventures, NSRCEL, and SPJIMR WiseTech. Week 5: The final virtual pitch event where shortlisted startups present to 10–20 senior representatives from banks, financial institutions, and venture capital firms. Post-event: RBIH facilitates introductions and supports conversations around pilots, POCs, and deployment partnerships.
Program Highlights Startups gain direct access to decision-makers from multiple financial institutions, valuable feedback from leading academic incubators, a curated high-quality audience of relevant stakeholders, structured post-pitch follow-ups, and visibility across the RBIH and partner networks.
Themes & Focus Areas Applications are evaluated against themes pre-defined by participating banks each cohort, including lending, payments, KYC/AML, fraud, MSME credit, and financial inclusion solutions.
Eligibility Startups must be MVP-stage or higher with a demonstrable, working product. Early-stage concepts without a working product are not eligible. Founding team members must be available for virtual screening and the final pitch event. No specific team size restrictions mentioned.
How to Apply Applications open to all fintech startups. The application deadline is June 5, 2026. The final pitch event is scheduled for June 23, 2026. There is no application fee. Apply via the official application form.
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What You Get
The core benefit is a structured five-week showcase pathway into India's banking ecosystem. Shortlisted startups get a virtual pitch event in Week 5 before 10–20 senior representatives from banks, financial institutions and venture capital firms, plus virtual screening sessions with IIMA Ventures, ISB Ventures, NSRCEL and SPJIMR WiseTech. After the event, RBIH facilitates introductions and supports conversations around pilots, POCs and deployment partnerships. Startups also gain direct feedback from leading academic incubators, a curated audience of relevant stakeholders, structured post-pitch follow-ups, and visibility across RBIH and partner networks.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
