NJ FAST (New Jersey Fintech Accelerator at Stevens Institute of Technology)

About

NJ FAST is an accelerator program designed for startups in the fintech and insurtech sectors, providing access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help companies commercialize their innovative solutions and grow rapidly in the market.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Access to funding opportunities, with previous cohorts raising millions in total.
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Collaboration with industry leaders and technical research institutions for resource support.
• 🌐Network Access
  Connections to networks and investment opportunities through top academic and corporate partners.
• 📈Business Development
  Accelerated commercialization of innovative fintech and insurtech solutions.
• 🎤Exposure Opportunities
  Regular expos and community events to enhance industry visibility.

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to startups focused on fintech, insurtech, and enterprise AI from New Jersey and other regions.
• Must be a legally registered company with valid incorporation documents.
• Startups must be developing enterprise-ready solutions.
• Must operate within the fintech and insurtech sectors, including areas like open banking, payments, and insurance innovation.
• Teams should have expertise in financial technology or insurance technology.

Participation Commitments

• Must attend events and activities held at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ.
• Participants are expected to engage actively throughout the program duration.
• Must present at regular expos to showcase progress and solutions developed during the program.

Target Sector

Focused on fintech and insurtech sectors

Target Location

Open to startups from New Jersey and other regions