ICBA and The Venture Center launched the application period for the 2022 ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program.
Applications: Interested fintechs have until Oct. 15, 2021, to submit an application for the 2022 program, which will feature virtual and in-person visits to support community bank-fintech collaborations.
Program: The ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator program will begin its fourth year Jan. 11, 2022, and conclude with a showcase at ICBA LIVE in San Francisco and a Demo Day in Little Rock, Ark., in March.
Participation: Selected companies will receive a capital investment and participate in a 12-week bootcamp program, where they will be mentored during one-on-one meetings by C-suite bank executives, investors, and subject-matter experts.
Background: Launched in 2018 and named Finovate’s 2020 Best Fintech Accelerator, ThinkTECH has connected innovative fintech companies with more than 1,000 community bankers and industry leaders.
More: More information on how to apply or nominate a fintech for consideration is available on The Venture Center’s ICBA ThinkTECH Accelerator webpage.