Formathon
Canada’s biggest Fintech Competition
The Formathon has 2 tracks
3 week open-innovation competition where you build a fintech startup or work on a research project
Startup Track
In the startup track, you build a startup to solve a pressing challenge provided by our industry partners
Want to build a fintech startup? Form a team (2 to 5 people) and choose a challenge provided by our partners. You will have 3 weeks to build a startup to solve it all while receiving coaching and mentorship from experts. The Formathon also has workshops to help you properly understand the Challenge, design a solution, build your prototype and learn to deliver a pitch.
Research Track
In the research track, you research a fintech challenge and present your findings
Are you passionate about fintech but are not looking launch your own start-up? Are you excited by research and diving deeper into fintech challenges? Form a team (2 to 5 people) and research a fintech challenge provided by our partners. You will get to present your findings at Demo Day. All participants will receive a “proof of completion” upon satisfying the requirements of the program.
2021 Challenges coming soon! Stay tuned.
Over $5,000 in prizes
Competition Dates 2020
The Formathon is a 3 week competition, starting on May 28th and then continues every Wednesday evening (5:30pm-7pm) and Saturday (9am-3pm), until the Demo Day on June 17th.
Day 1
Thursday May 28th | 5:30pm-7pm (Orientation & Team Formation)
Day 2
Saturday May 30th | 9am-3pm (Workshop / Team work)
Day 3
Wednesday June 3rd | 5:30pm-7pm (Industry Expert Night / Speed Dating)
Day 4
Saturday June 6th | 9am-3pm (Workshop / Team work)
Day 5
Wednesday June 10th | 5:30pm-7pm (Industry Expert Night / Speed Dating)
Day 6
Saturday June 13th | 9am-3pm (Workshop / Team work)
Day 7
Wednesday June 17th | 5:30pm-7pm (Demo Day + Drinks)
Registration is closed for 2020
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It was amazing how we were supported throughout the process. When you are doing a startup everyone thinks that you are alone, but with Fintech Cadence, there was someone helping you every step of the way.
Tolotra Randriamialison
A program with 5 key ingredients that make it unique
#1
An Existing Challenge
A validated problem that top institutions are eager to solve. In other words, demand exists, you don’t lose valuable time trying to figure that out.
#2
Team and Talent
Finding good talent and founders made simple. We will help you build a multi-disciplinary and balanced team.
#3
The Pre-Fuel Funding
Teams with the best solutions can win prizes to take your solution into a startup. Prizes vary from $1K to $5K.
#4
Guidance and Resources
Receive continuous guidance, coaching, and resources from Fintech Cadence and experts in the field.
#5
Networking
Many say networking is everything. Meet other fellow great participants as well as experts and corporate institutions.
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