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Accelerators & sandboxes

Accelerators and regulatory sandboxes, with what each asks in return.

31 accelerators, support programmes and regulatory sandboxes. The sandboxes, most of them run by central banks and market regulators, let a fintech test a product with real customers under supervision before it holds a full licence.

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Every programme and sandbox, in one table.

Ordered by how much each one is worth a founder's attention, not by the provider's name. Open a listing for eligibility, conditions and sources.

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ProgrammeTypeCategoryRegionWhat you get
DAF SBIR Specific Topic 26.BZ and 26.BX: Release 6AFWERX / U.S. Department of the Air ForceConditions applySupport programmeSpace and defenceNorth AmericaGeneral DAF ceiling shown by AFWERX: Phase I up to USD 323,000 for six months; potential Phase II up to USD 2.1 million for 24 months where the topic permits
DAF STTR Specific Topic 26.TZ and 26.TX: Release 6AFWERX / U.S. Department of the Air ForceConditions applySupport programmeSpace and defenceNorth AmericaGeneral DAF ceiling shown by AFWERX: Phase I up to USD 323,000 for six months; potential Phase II up to USD 2.1 million for 24 months where the topic permits
Google for Startups Cloud Program: AI-first Scale benefitGoogle CloudSupport programmeCloud and devGlobalUp to US$350,000 over 2 years for eligible AI-first startups: up to US$250,000 in year 1 and up to US$100,000 in year 2 under the published coverage schedule, plus the Scale-tier enablement benefits.
HKSTP Incubation ProgrammeHong Kong Science and Technology Parks CorporationAcceleratorDeep techAsia-PacificUp to HK$1.29 million for technology and business-development expenses, plus labs/equipment/software, account management, mentors, investor/partner access and market exposure over a three-year milestone plan.
Hub71 Access Programme: Cohort 21Hub71Conditions applyAcceleratorCross-sectorMENAAED250,000 in flexible in-kind incentives; AED250,000 cash via SAFE, with possible additional AED250,000 cash for top performers
Hub71+ Life SciencesHub71Conditions applyAcceleratorHealthMENAAED 250,000 in-kind plus AED 250,000 cash through a SAFE; potential additional AED 250,000 for additional equity after programme performance.
Contracts for Innovation: Engineering Biology for Defra and FSA: Phase 1Innovate UK, Defra and the Food Standards AgencySupport programmeClimateEurope and UKUp to GBP 200,000 inclusive of VAT per project; GBP 3 million pool and up to 15 Phase 1 contracts
MINERVA: Uncrewed Air System for Cargo/Munition DropInnovative Solutions Canada / Department of National DefenceSupport programmeSpace and defenceNorth AmericaUp to CAD 500,000 for up to 15 months; five contracts anticipated
2025 STTR Phase II SolicitationNASAConditions applySupport programmeSpace and defenceNorth AmericaCurrent NASA Phase II programme page states investment up to USD 1,275,000; confirm the exact ceiling in the 2025 STTR Phase II solicitation
MusanadaTamkeen BahrainSupport programmeCross-sectorMENA100% subsidy of profit charges on approved working-capital financing during a grace period of up to 12 months.
ADGM RegLabAbu Dhabi Global Market Financial Services Regulatory AuthorityConditions applyRegulatory sandboxFintechMENAControlled live testing under a tailored regulatory framework, with regulator engagement and proportionate conditions; no cash award.
Atlassian for StartupsAtlassianConditions applySupport programmeCloud and devGlobal12 months of eligible Atlassian Premium products at US$0: up to 50 users for Jira, Confluence, Loom Business + AI and Bitbucket; up to 10 agents/users for service-management products; Jira Product Discovery includes up to 10 creators plus unlimited contributors. Rovo is included where available.
CMA Rwanda FinTech Regulatory SandboxCapital Market Authority RwandaRegulatory sandboxFintechAfricaControlled testing and direct regulatory engagement for novel capital-market products and services; no cash funding.
FinTech LabCapital Market Authority, Saudi ArabiaConditions applySupport programmeFintechMENATesting of innovative securities-related products and business models under simplified, defined regulatory standards, timelines and CMA supervision; no cash award.
CMA Regulatory SandboxCapital Markets Authority KenyaRegulatory sandboxFintechAfricaA tailored, proportionate regulatory environment for live testing of innovative capital-market products, solutions or services before mass-market launch, with CMA supervision and guidance; no cash funding.
CBB Regulatory SandboxCentral Bank of BahrainRegulatory sandboxFintechMENAUp to 12 months of controlled testing, extendable case by case, with possible tailored regulatory relaxation; complete applications are targeted for a decision within 15 calendar days. Typical testing limit is up to 100 volunteer customers unless otherwise approved.
CBE Regulatory SandboxCentral Bank of EgyptConditions applyRegulatory sandboxFintechMENACohort-based live testing in a controlled environment with defined parameters and CBE regulatory engagement; no cash award.
FinTech Regulatory SandboxCentral Bank of OmanRegulatory sandboxFintechMENAControlled live testing under tailored regulatory conditions with CBO supervision and feedback; no cash award.
CSIRO Kick-StartCSIROConditions applySupport programmeCross-sectorAsia-PacificAUD 20,000 to AUD 60,000 in dollar-matched funding; project length up to 12 months
OJK Regulatory Sandbox for Financial Sector Technological InnovationIndonesia Financial Services Authority (OJK)Conditions applyRegulatory sandboxFintechAsia-PacificControlled testing and development with OJK oversight for up to one year, followed by pass/fail and potential registration/licensing pathway; no cash award.
IFWG Regulatory SandboxIntergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG), led by South African financial-sector regulatorsRegulatory sandboxFintechAfricaSupervised live testing of innovative financial products or services that test regulatory boundaries, plus regulator engagement through the Innovation Hub; no cash funding.
MBRIF Innovation AcceleratorMohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (UAE Ministry of Finance)AcceleratorCross-sectorMENANo-fee, no-equity customised support including expert coaching, market access, customer and investor connections, and scale-up assistance; no fixed cash award is advertised.
Sandbox PlusMonetary Authority of SingaporeConditions applyRegulatory sandboxFintechAsia-PacificOne-stop regulatory support; eligible applicants may obtain up to S$500,000 at a 50% funding level to support sandbox experimentation and market validation.
NRC IRAP Financial Support for Technology InnovationNational Research Council CanadaConditions applySupport programmeCross-sectorNorth AmericaCustomized contribution; no standard public minimum or maximum is stated on the current programme page
QCB Regulatory SandboxQatar Central BankRegulatory sandboxFintechMENAControlled testing environment and regulatory engagement for innovative financial products; no cash award.
JahizQatar Development BankAcceleratorDeep techMENAUp to 7 years of incubation with ready-to-operate manufacturing facilities, equipment/tools and support services at subsidised prices.
Regulatory Sandbox - Theme Neutral On-Tap FacilityReserve Bank of IndiaRegulatory sandboxFintechAsia-PacificLive controlled testing with RBI guidance and possible limited regulatory relaxation; cohorts should ordinarily complete within about 9 months from receipt of complete eligible applications, excluding preliminary screening.
SAMA Regulatory SandboxSaudi Central Bank (SAMA)Regulatory sandboxFintechMENAControlled live market testing with regulatory guidance; testing is generally at least 6 months and no more than 12 months. Initial decision target is within 60 business days for a complete application.
Regulatory Incubation Program (RI)Securities and Exchange Commission NigeriaRegulatory sandboxFintechAfricaUp to one year of controlled real-user testing, regulatory oversight and mentoring, with possible conditional waivers or modifications to capital, reporting or licensing requirements and a defined exit assessment; no cash grant.
SBP Regulatory SandboxState Bank of PakistanConditions applyRegulatory sandboxFintechAsia-PacificControlled testing with SBP oversight, defined boundary conditions and regulatory feedback; no cash award.
Vanta for Startups: US$1,000 savings offerVantaConditions applySupport programmeCloud and devMulti-regionSave US$1,000 on Vanta; duration and qualifying package are determined in the sales quote.

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East Bridge Global does not run these programmes, is not paid to list them and cannot influence a decision on your application. Every entry was checked against the provider's own page, and terms move without notice. Read the provider's page before you spend time on an application.

Questions

What founders ask first.

What is a regulatory sandbox?

A regulatory sandbox is a programme run by a regulator, often a central bank or financial authority, that lets a company test a new financial product with real customers, under supervision and within set limits, before or while it applies for a full licence.

Does an accelerator take equity?

Some do and some do not. Many government and corporate programmes take none, while investor-led accelerators often take a stake in exchange for cash and support. The cost line on each listing states which.

How is a support programme different from an accelerator?

An accelerator is usually a fixed-length cohort that ends in a demo day, often with an investment. A support programme is looser: mentoring, market access, introductions or facilities, with no fixed cohort and usually no investment.

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