Incubator & Accelerator
Ignite Incubator 2026 - SHIFT Open Finance
Apply by Jan 31, 2026
About
The Ignite Incubator 2026, organized by SHIFT Open Finance and Woodhurst, offers a tailored, intensive 3-6 month program for fintech and regtech startup founders, providing strategic guidance, market validation, and access to a vast network of industry leaders, along with cash support and resources to accelerate growth and facilitate successful market entry.
Benefits
- Customized, intensive support for 3-6 months
- Strategic guidance, market validation, solution refinement, and market entry planning
- Networking with over 300 fintech innovators and 600 industry leaders
- Embedded team support for daily operations and strategic input
- Cash injection, co-working space, and technical resource support
- Strategic alliances attracting investors, banks, and tech partners
- Exposure and promotion opportunities through the SHIFT platform
- Mentorship from industry leaders including Lloyds Bank innovation head, global accelerator founders, and successful entrepreneurs
Eligibility Criteria
- Founders of fintech or regtech startups
- Age 18 and above
- Stages: Idea stage, pre-seed, or seed stage with early market performance or clear development path
Target Region
United Kingdom
Target Sector
Fintech and Regtech
SHIFT Open Finance Community, Woodhurst