ICBA ThinkTECH Programs
and Events

Participate as a community bank mentor during the 12-week Accelerator program, attend a webinar series, or access the ThinkTECH solutions directory to start the journey at your bank.

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator


ICBA’s ThinkTECH Accelerator program, a community bank focused fintech accelerator is designed to identify and foster community bank-enabled fintech partnerships.

Starting in 2019, ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator was launched to connect community bankers and fintech visionaries to develop solutions specifically for the industry.

Program Features

  • Allows you and your bank to meet 1-on-1 with the most relevant and high-potential fintech companies with solutions for community banks looking to address real challenges and opportunities.

  • Fintech companies that have been handpicked based on their relevance to current day challenges and opportunities.

  • Access to cutting-edge emerging financial technology solutions and much, much more.

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ICBA ThinkTECH Innovation Series


ICBA ThinkTECH - Alumni Showcase

Experience demonstrations of the latest solutions from several of our ThinkTECH Accelerator companies from previous years. Learn about how these companies are helping community banks flourish, hear from bankers who’ve implemented these solutions in their institutions, and see how our companies continue to evolve to meet your bank’s needs.

ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator Bank Visit

Be a part of shaping the future of community bank innovation. Join us for a 3.5-hour session to hear from emerging fintech solutions poised to change the way your bank and its customers do business.

ICBA ThinkTECH - Connect

Join us for this fast, fun, informative session to explore fintech solutions for community banks like yours. Each Accelerator selection process we connect with several fintech companies that have great products and solutions but due to our highly competitive program only a limited number can participate.

ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forum: Fraud

Hear from several fraud solutions providers during this quick-hitting session to learn how they can help your bank keep pace with the competition.

ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forum: AgeTech

Join us for a 90-minute conversation between bankers and bank tech providers to see how we are putting technology to work to protect our seniors.

ICBA ThinkTECH Solutions Forum: Putting AI to Work

With so much buzz about AI, we answer the question of how five community banks are starting to put this powerful technology to work.

ThinkTECH x CAFE Fintech Showcase: Advancing Financial Equity Through Innovation

Join us for an exclusive showcase event presented by ICBA Innovation in conjunction with the Center for Accelerating Financial Equity (CAFE) Fintech Accelerator. CAFE, a valued member of our accelerator network, who’s dedicated focus is on advancing financial health and wellness, particularly for low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities.

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ICBA ThinkTECH Solution Directory

ICBA member banks receive access to a curated directory of emerging financial technology companies that have a proven roster of bank clients. Each company has been vetted and researched and is exclusively available to ICBA member banks.

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BankTech Ventures

Driven by interest from ICBA members, ICBA announced the formation of BankTech Ventures, an investment fund designed to accelerate technology opportunities and adoption at community banks.

ICBA will serve as a general partner and investment manager of the Fund, working collaboratively with other stakeholders to select, invest, incubate, and fast-track fintech solutions that solve for community bank pain points.

For more information, contact Charles Potts, EVP Chief Innovation Officer.

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