Application Procedure

Fill in and submit the online application with the required application materials on iftaawards.org on or before Friday, 26 March 2021, 1800 HKT. Late submissions will NOT be considered.

Application Fee

Corporate Achievement in FinTech – FinTech Solutions / Advanced Technology
	Standard Rate
Listed Company / Private Corporation	$8,000
Start-up / NGO	$4,000
Outstanding Financial Technologists of the year
	Standard Rate
	$2,000

Awardees will enjoy following entitlement:

• Logo Exposure on IFTA FinTech official website
• Awardees list (with company name) will be shown on post event newspaper supplement
• One Award Trophy and Certificate
• The right to use the award official logo for promotional purposes
• 2 Complimentary seats on presentation ceremony

* NGO is required to submit a non-profit organisation certificate (exemption document under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance)
as identity proof.
* For start-up applications, the start-up must be established 1 January 2015 or later.
* The benefits of the early bird discount will last until 26 February 2021.

Remarks

1. The application fee is non-refundable once submitted.
2. If the submitted applications fall short in meeting the awards criteria framework, the application fee will not be refunded.

Required submission materials

1. Duly completed the online application form and answer all application questions.
2. The company logo can be submitted with a maximum file size of 4MB in AI and jpeg format for marketing purposes.
3. Entrant photo(s) and project photo(s) can be submitted with a maximum file size of 4MB for each in jpeg format for marketing purposes.
4. For Corporate entrants: the application can be accompanied by a supporting document or short video (optional) to demonstrate the application of FinTech in business.
5. For Individual entrants: the application must be accompanied by an up-to-date resume that demonstrates a track record and achievements.
6. A 30-second video will be collected from the nominees who entered the finalist round. The video introduces the project, and will be played at the Award Presentation Ceremony. Submission deadline will be early May 2021.
7. The criteria are set out for entrants to demonstrate the 5 values necessary for outstanding achievement and efforts in FinTech. Individual entrants are required to specify and elaborate on the criteria engaged in achieving desired award levels.

Application Questions

1. Describe how your project works and summarize its function
2. Describe your project’s end users, their pain points and results achieved
3. Outline the development process and rationale behind the project
4. Highlight any challenge(s) faced over the past 12 months (e.g. negative news, crises, scandals etc.) and how they were overcome
5. Summarize how your project is unique in the FinTech industry

No. of words under each question: 500 or less

 

Notes:

1. All applications must be written in proficient English, Traditional, or Simplified Chinese.
2. IFTA reserves the right to reproduce, print, or publish the submitted material, in either paper or electronic format, or for any use in association with IFTA activities.