Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) has introduced the second cohort of its Fintech Residential Programme to aid early-stage startups in developing solutions for the financial services sector. The program, open for applications from June 10 to July 5, 2026, will focus on areas such as cross-border finance, security, blockchain infrastructure, and GovTech and RegTech.
This six-month initiative, facilitated by the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH), targets startups at various stages, offering a blend of in-person residency at GIFT City and virtual support for product development, market validation, and ecosystem engagement. Participants will benefit from mentorship, access to industry experts, regulatory insights, and networking opportunities with investors and partners.
Building on the success of its inaugural Residential Programme, which aided 11 startups, the second cohort aims to provide structured mentorship, product development support, ecosystem access, and investor interactions. The GIFT IFIH platform, established in January 2025, is dedicated to nurturing fintech startups through incubation, acceleration, and integration into India’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) ecosystem.
The hub’s vision over the next four years is to nurture 250 fintech startups and foster a globally competitive innovation ecosystem centered around GIFT City. Startups engaged with GIFT IFIH have explored areas like cross-border payments, regulatory technology, compliance solutions, and financial infrastructure, leveraging the IFSC ecosystem’s innovation and regulatory frameworks.
Sanjay Kaul, Managing Director and Group CEO of GIFT City, highlighted the program’s focus on supporting founders in creating solutions for both domestic and international markets by utilizing the distinctive ecosystem available at GIFT City.
