Startup Zone

Inspiring the Upcoming Wave of Fintech Entrepreneurs

From your initial product concept to the expansion phase of your fintech venture, Startup Zone acts as your springboard. Ours is a hub that offers reference materials, instructional content, and access to distinct possibilities designed for nascent innovators across Indonesia, Canada, and other regions.

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πŸ”§ Resources for Startups

πŸ“„ Pitch Deck Blueprints

  • Ready-to-use investor presentations
  • Tailor-made for fintech, DeFi, and payment ventures
  • Comes with example content and descriptions for slides

πŸ“˜ Checklist for Fintech Legality

  • Comprehensive regulatory guidelines in Indonesia & Canada
  • Assistance with obtaining licenses
  • Key considerations for data safety and financial regulation conformity

πŸ“Š Kits for Market Analysis

  • Exploring fintech user habits in Southeast Asia and North America
  • Reference points from the industry
  • Template for analyzing competitors
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πŸ’° Capital & Backing

🎯 Programs for Incubation & Acceleration

  • Featured programs in Jakarta, Toronto, and Singapore
  • Details on application deadlines, advantages, and criteria for participation
  • Direct application via links of our partners

πŸ’Ό Opportunities for Grants (2025)

  • Indonesia: BEKRAF Startup Funds
  • Canada: NRC IRAP Financial Support for Technological Innovations
  • Exchange Programs Between ASEAN-CANADA Startups

🀝 Service for Investor Connection

  • Introduce your startup
  • Connect with venture capitalists, angel investors, and funds focused on fintech
  • Exclusive to authenticated FinPulse subscribers

🧠 Education for Founders

Seminars & Training Programs

  • Monthly β€œFrom Idea to MVP” event series
  • Creating Financial Models for Startups
  • Assembling Fintech Teams Across Borders

Conversations with Founders

  • Dialogues with triumphant fintech entrepreneurs
  • Tales of setbacks, changes of direction, and growth
  • Offered in both English and Bahasa Indonesia

🌐 Map of Global Startups

Peruse our dynamic map featuring over 100 fintech startups from Indonesia and Canada.
Sort by specialty (e.g. payment, lending, cryptocurrency, insurtech) and stage (pre-seed, seed, Series A).


πŸ“¨ Propose Your Startup

Are you crafting something notable?
Promote your concept or existing product and earn a spot in the FinPulse Startup Directory.
Your early-phase startup will gain exposure through:

  • Features in newsletters
  • Introductions to investors
  • Press coverage

Forge Ahead. Go Global. Begin Your Journey Here β€” at mediagatewayx.sbs.

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