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New York fintech  - Canadian Technology Accelerator

Looking to expand your fintech company in the United States?

New York City is a Fintech powerhouse, having produced 40 Fintech unicorns in recent years – more than a third of the city's total unicorn count. Investors in New York, both early-stage and growth-focused, are generally optimistic about fintech innovations. They recognize the substantial opportunities for growth that fintech startups have, driven by the city's wide range of financial services companies—from small businesses to multinational corporations. Furthermore, New York City's highly skilled and diverse population provides a rich talent pool, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among digital companies across various tech sectors.

Opportunities for Canadian companies

New York City offers a wealth of opportunities for Canadian fintech companies aiming to expand in the United States (U.S.). The Canadian Technology Accelerator (CTA) global business development program can provide the knowledge and connections necessary to enter and thrive in this market.

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Important dates

Application deadlineProgram datesTime commitment
November 12, 2024 at 11:59 pm PTJanuary 13, 2025 to March 14, 2025About 4 hours per week

Benefits of joining

Upon acceptance to the New York CTA program, you will gain access to:

Who should apply

The CTA is seeking innovative business-to-business (B2B) Canadian Fintech companies that are building technology solutions in the following areas:

Your company must have:

The Trade Commissioner Service supports equity, diversity and inclusion in trade. We strongly encourage applications from companies led by Canadians of all backgrounds.

What you need to apply

How the program works

This hybrid program offers a mix of virtual and in-person components in New York, including:

Contact us

Learn more about the CTA by contacting:

Safia Morsly-Fikai: Senior Trade Officer and Program Director

Safia Morsly-Fikai
Senior Trade Officer and Program Director
Consulate General of Canada in New York
Safia.morsly-fikai@intermational.gc.ca

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