FinNext Awards 2027
FinNext Awards 2027: Nominate the Fintech Innovators Shaping Financial Services
Recognising the fintech companies, financial institutions and leaders delivering real impact across the Middle East, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Winners are announced live at FinNext Dubai, London and Singapore.
Why enter
Why enter the FinNext fintech awards
Credibility
Recognition that customers, partners and investors notice, judged against published criteria.
Visibility
Finalists and winners are celebrated on stage and across FinNext channels.
Connections
The ceremony puts you in the room with the investors and institutions that matter to your growth.
15 categories
2027 award categories
Categories apply to every edition unless stated otherwise.
Startups & innovation
- Fintech Startup of the Year
- Payments Innovation of the Year
- AI in Financial Services Award
- Embedded Finance Innovation Award
- RegTech Solution of the Year
Financial institutions
- Digital Bank of the Year
- Best Digital Transformation in Banking
- Wealthtech Solution of the Year
- Insurtech Innovation of the Year
- Islamic Fintech Award (Dubai edition)
Leadership & investment
- Fintech Leader of the Year
- Woman in Fintech Award
- Rising Star in Fintech
- Fintech Investor of the Year
- Excellence in Financial Inclusion
Eligibility
Who can enter
- Open to fintech companies, banks, insurers, investors and individuals operating in or serving the edition’s region.
- Self-nominations and nominations by others are both welcome.
- Entries should describe achievements from the last 18 months, with evidence such as metrics, customer outcomes or product milestones.
- One nomination per category per organisation or individual; you may enter several categories.
How entries are judged
Each nomination is scored on innovation, measurable impact, customer value and scalability. The jury of fintech, banking and investment professionals declares any conflicts of interest and does not score entries from organisations they are connected to.
How it works
From nomination to ceremony
Nominate
Submit your entry for one or more categories and editions.
Shortlist
Finalists are selected and notified by email.
Judging
The jury scores each finalist against the published criteria.
Ceremony
Winners are announced live at the FinNext Awards ceremony.
Nomination deadlines for each edition will be published on this page.
Nominate
Submit a nomination
Nominate your company, a colleague or an organisation you admire. It takes about ten minutes.
Fields marked * are required. Submit one nomination per category.
FAQ
Awards FAQ
Can I nominate my own company?
Yes. Self-nominations are welcome and are judged exactly like nominations submitted by others.
Can I enter more than one category?
Yes. Submit a separate nomination for each category, tailored to that category’s focus.
When are the winners announced?
Live at the FinNext Awards ceremony at each edition: Dubai on 6 February 2027, London on 13 October 2027 and Singapore on 24 November 2027.
How is my nomination information used?
Nomination details are shared only with the jury and the FinNext team for judging. Finalist and winner names may be published. See our Privacy Policy.
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