About our programme
We focus on enhancing the sector’s productivity and global competitiveness through and understanding of the drivers and obstacles to innovation.
By embedding user and stakeholder perspectives in everything we do, we aim to overcome the market failures that are holding back innovation uptake, levelling benefits across the UK regions and promoting equitable access to financial services for underserved groups.
Why this is important
Lack of access to financial services for sections of the community and geographical areas in the UK is extremely damaging.
In rural areas and smaller towns, it's getting harder and harder to access physical banking and financial services. This affects the most vulnerable in our communities, limiting their ability to save, invest and access credit and ultimately break out of poverty cycles.
By working collaboratively we hope to support Financial Services organisations to improve access to financial services in ways that also increase their organisational productivity and longevity.
Wider Programmes
We are part of a programme called Next Generation Professional and Financial Services, delivered by Innovate UK and ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council). This programme aims to help professional service sectors, including accounting and law, and the financial service sectors, including insurance, lending, advisory and payment services, develop and use digital technologies.
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The Future Finance Accelerator
At the heart of Future Finance is the delivery of a financial services Accelerator, a comprehensive and tailored programme of support, accessible by financial service organisations and fintechs across the UK.
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Networking and match making events with financial services & FinTechs
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Online training and resources
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Bespoke & in-person training & coaching programmes
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1:1 support from advisers in financial regulation, IP, tech & more
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Funded consultancy to prepare for tech implementation
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Discounts & offers from partners such as AWS, Dell & HubSpot
Within the Future Finance Accelerator, organisations will be able to access and participate in:
Networking and match making events with financial services & FinTechs
Online training and resources
Bespoke & in-person training & coaching programmes
1:1 support from advisers in financial regulation, IP, tech & more
Funded consultancy to prepare for tech implementation
Discounts & offers from partners such as AWS, Dell & HubSpot
Find a summary of support offered through the accelerator here.
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Our Mission
Provide bespoke training, resources, challenges and dedicated support to enhance the productivity of small and mid-sized financial service organisations.
Ensure that the voices of underserved communities, individuals and companies are heard and reflected in the delivery financial technology products and services.
Engage key stakeholders across the wider sector to embed industry relevant perspectives in the planning and delivery of the programme.
Stimulate and support industry and policy to prioritise innovation investment.
