Having participated in the inaugural Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia program last April in Bangkok and June in Luxembourg, alumni have shared their transformative experiences:
“Catapult South East Asia: a must on the calendar of any start up looking to scale and make a significant impact” Alumni Testimonial: Experiences from the First Edition of Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia.
Sponsored by the Luxembourg Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia is a unique two-week acceleration program designed for Fintechs in Southeast Asia, bridging Southeast Asia and Europe while making a meaningful impact on emerging local communities in the region. Fully funded and fully organized by the LHoFT—everything is provided for selected participants, with no equity required.
Apply now if you’re looking to enhance your social impact, scale your operations, and prepare for funding rounds. All costs are covered, everything is organized—your presence is all that’s required!
Focusing on creating positive social and economic impact in Southeast Asia through financial inclusion.
Gaining insights into effective strategies for expanding their businesses, including partnership building, customer acquisition, and operational optimisation.
Learning about funding strategies and financial management to secure resources, launch innovative solutions, and drive financial inclusion in Southeast Asia.
The program offers participants a unique opportunity to engage with leaders, investors, and founders in Luxembourg’s Financial Inclusion landscape, gaining invaluable insights and knowledge. The program concludes with participants pitching to a panel of industry experts.
Fostering a Landscape of Opportunity and Access
At the LHoFT Foundation, we believe deeply in financial technology’s power to drive financial inclusion. It’s about empowering those overlooked by traditional finance and creating universal opportunities. From financing rural farmers to providing POS technology for underbanked merchants and creating specialized insurance products, Fintech innovations are improving lives globally.
Innovation with Impact
In the diverse landscape of South-East Asia, the quest for accessible financial services is a prevailing challenge. Our mission, in collaboration with the Directorate of Development and Humanitarian Affairs, is to champion fintech firms poised to make a significant impact on enhancing financial inclusivity within the region.
Luxembourg: A Beacon of Responsible Investment
A fully funded, 2-weeks training and networking bootcamp delivered in English, focused on Impact, Scaling, and Funding for Asean Fintech companies.
10 selected Southeast Asia Fintech companies operating in South East Asia, regardless of their headquarters.
To connect Southeast Asian Fintechs with key stakeholders—including microfinance institutions, investors, and industry experts—enabling them to enhance efficiency, drive lasting impact, and scale effectively.
Edition #2 will take place from April 7th to 11th in Southeast Asia and from June 16th to 20th in Luxembourg.
The bootcamp is delivered in collaboration with key stakeholders from Luxembourg’s financial ecosystem and features classroom tutorials, customer discovery sessions, challenges, pitch sessions, mentoring engagements, and networking events.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity – apply now to be part of Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia!
At the LHoFT, we believe in the transformative power of financial technology to advance financial inclusion. Our focus is on empowering underserved communities, enabling access to essential financial services, and improving lives globally.
Following the success of the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa programs, delivered by the LHoFT since 2018, we are excited to introduce the 2nd edition of Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia. The program begins from April 07th to 11th, 2025.
Supported by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs and orchestrated by the LHoFT Foundation, the program aims to connect innovative companies with Luxembourg’s Microfinance industry and key stakeholders in Asia. The goal is to align their initiatives with the sustainability objectives of Luxembourg’s financial centre.
This 2nd edition of Catapult: Inclusion SE Asia program aims to leverage the strengths of Luxembourg’s Inclusive Finance and Fintech ecosystems, combined with support from local stakeholders in Southeas Asia. The objective is to assist selected firms in enhancing their business models and achieving their financial inclusion goals.
Do you need more information about the program? Please, contact:
9, rue du Laboratoire
L-1911 Luxembourg
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