The IA Engine - FinTech accelerator from The Investment Association

Powering FinTech

Revolutionising Investment.

Engine connects best-in-class FinTech innovators to forward-looking investment managers to transform how the world invests.

What’s in it for you?

Our six-month Innovator programme supports, mentors and showcases technology solutions for the investment management sector.

Growth

Develop your proposition with industry insight

Expertise

Benefit from structured industry, policy and regulatory mentoring

Access

Get in front of the people who matter

Visibility

Raise your profile with structured events programmes

Innovation

Showcase how your tech solves investment industry challenges

Join as an IA FinTech Member and apply to become an IA Engine Innovator.

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It's rare that any new initiative gets it right first time, however the team at Engine have come close. They have combined unrivalled industry access with timely support, advice and engagement, to provide an accelerator experience that all aspiring investment management startups should seriously consider.

UTIL

The Engine programme acted as a fantastic accelerator, helping us build relationships with some of the most senior executives in the investment management industry. Having a long-term approach to business, the connections made through and beyond Engine will certainly prove invaluable in the future.

ResonanceX

The Engine Programme was a great way for us to gain exposure to investment managers we simply wouldn't otherwise have been able to meet as an early stage FinTech.

9Fin

The UK is a world leader in investment management, but to stay that way we’ve got to keep ahead of the curve. Engine is fantastic news for the asset management industry and to future entrepreneurs hoping to crack the market.

John GlenEconomic Secretary to the Treasury and City Minister

I’m very pleased to witness the Belgian FinTech hub B-Hive partner with Engine. The expertise of both hubs in RegTech and WealthTech gives the European FinTech ecosystem yet another boost.

Alexander de CrooBelgian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister

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