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.
