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16 March 2020

Apply now for the Financial Desktop Innovation Challenge

Barclays and OpenFin are committed to supporting all types of companies – from growing startups to established businesses that are shaping the future of financial services and are offering a unique opportunity that could take a startup business to the next level. If you are based in EU/UK and focused on building the next generation of financial desktop technology, you can apply now.

Rise, created by Barclays, a global network of cutting-edge FinTech workspaces, and OpenFin, the operating system that powers financial desktops, are partnering to foster the next generation of Corporate Investment Banking FinTech companies. The partnership will combine the benefits of the OpenFin Operating System and the Rise ecosystem to find efficiencies for businesses and drive the financial services industry forward.

The Competition

Barclays and OpenFin are offering a unique opportunity to win a £20,000 cash prize that could take your business to the next level. We are seeking the best technology companies based in EU/UK, focused on building the next generation of financial desktop applications to join the challenge! Do you think your company has what it takes to win? We welcome you to apply. Eligibility criteria apply and companies covering one or all functional verticals including Front, Middle and Back Office, Compliance, Risk and Finance are encouraged to participate in the competition.

Demo Day

All applications will be assessed and the top five submissions will be invited to participate in a Demo Day showcase, held at Rise London on 27 May 2020. An audience of industry representatives and innovators will hear pitches from the top five selected companies, followed by a networking session. A judging panel will be present and the best pitch will be announced following the presentations.

Prize

The winning FinTech company will be eligible for six free months of an OpenFin Enterprise Edition license as well as awarded £20,000* (conditions apply, please see participant terms and conditions). The four finalist FinTech companies will be eligible for six free months of an OpenFin Enterprise Edition license.

Apply Now

Rise, created by Barclays, a global network of cutting-edge FinTech workspaces, and OpenFin, the operating system that powers financial desktops, are partnering to foster the next generation of Corporate Investment Banking FinTech companies. The partnership will combine the benefits of the OpenFin Operating System and the Rise ecosystem to find efficiencies for businesses and drive the financial services industry forward.

THE COMPETITION

Barclays and OpenFin are offering a unique opportunity to win a £20,000 cash prize that could take your business to the next level. We are seeking the best technology companies based in EU/UK, focused on building the next generation of financial desktop applications to join the challenge! Do you think your company has what it takes to win? We welcome you to apply. Eligibility criteria applies.