{"id":44319,"date":"2026-04-26T19:52:39","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T19:52:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/finwise-bootcamp-showcases-ethiopias-fintech-innovators"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:07:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:07:11","slug":"finwise-bootcamp-showcases-ethiopias-fintech-innovators","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/ethiopia\/all-news\/finwise-bootcamp-showcases-ethiopias-fintech-innovators","title":{"rendered":"Finwise Bootcamp Showcases Ethiopia&#8217;s Fintech Innovators"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. <\/strong><\/span>A new generation of Ethiopian fintech startups is stepping into the spotlight following the successful conclusion of the FinWise Acceleration Bootcamp, an intensive program designed to expand financial access and accelerate digital innovation across the country.<\/p>\n<p>The 11-day bootcamp, organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute in partnership with the United Nations Capital Development Fund, brought together some of the country\u2019s most promising innovators tackling last-mile financial service challenges.<\/p>\n<p>From a competitive pool of over 300 applicants, 33 startups were selected to participate, it was learned.<\/p>\n<p>Through a combination of one-on-one mentorship and hands-on product development, founders refined their business models and strengthened their readiness for market entry.<\/p>\n<p>The program culminated in the awarding of a total of 20 million Birr to eight top-performing startups.<\/p>\n<p>Among them, ID Net Technologies, Zerf Tech, and Laki Pay stood out as leading innovators, demonstrating strong execution and scalable solutions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at the closing ceremony, State Minister of Labor and Skills Solomon Soka emphasized the progress made by participants, noting that many had advanced beyond early-stage concepts to deliver measurable outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParticipants are now showing tangible results that reflect both innovation and readiness for market impact,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the importance of collaboration between government institutions and international partners in advancing financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Ethiopia\u2019s ambitions to build a digitally enabled economy, access to formal financial services remains limited. Challenges such as heavy reliance on cash, underdeveloped agent networks, and low adoption of digital tools continue to constrain progress.<\/p>\n<p>The fintech solutions emerging from the bootcamp are expected to address these gaps while supporting key sectors including agriculture, rural development, tourism, industrialization, ICT, and job creation\u2014pillars critical to Ethiopia\u2019s economic growth.<\/p>\n<p>Inclusivity was a central pillar of the initiative, with at least 30 percent of participating startups led or co-founded by women, reinforcing efforts to broaden representation within the innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The FinWise Bootcamp signals growing momentum in Ethiopia\u2019s fintech sector, with stakeholders expressing optimism that insights from the program will help shape future policy and strengthen the country\u2019s evolving digital economy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Ethiopia<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Ethiopia. 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