FinTech World Cup Regional Competition names Indian and Sri Lankan companies joint winners
Daily Mirror: The Fintech Association of Sri Lanka has announced that RealX and NanoSoft Global have emerged as the joint winners of the FinTech World Cup – Regional Competition, following the current round of international jury evaluations conducted after the competition held at Port City Colombo.
Held on March 31, 2026, the competition convened fintech start-ups, financial institutions, investors, regulators and policymakers, reinforcing Colombo’s growing role within a global innovation ecosystem leading toward Dubai FinTech Summit 2026, where the winning start-up will advance to the global grand finale.
Organised by the Fintech Association of Sri Lanka in strategic partnership with Port City Colombo, the Regional Competition forms part of the global FinTech World Cup – organised by Trescon and powered by Ignyte – connecting high-growth fintech ventures with international markets, capital and strategic partnerships.
The global grand finale will take place during Dubai FinTech Summit 2026, now scheduled for November 2-3, 2026, at Madinat Jumeirah, following the rescheduling of the summit, due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting parts of the Middle East region.
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE and President of DIFC, the summit is expected to convene some of the world’s most disruptive minds in finance, artificial intelligence, digital assets and financial technology.
OSL take:
The success of Sri Lankan startups RealX and NanoSoft Global at the FinTech World Cup Regional Competition highlights the country’s rapid emergence as a promising digital and innovation hub in South Asia. Backed by expanding digital infrastructure, progressive fintech adoption, and strategic initiatives centered around Port City Colombo, Sri Lanka is creating new business/investment opportunities for foreign investors/businesses seeking access to the region’s growing digital economy. As the country advances its ambitions to become a regional financial and technology hub, sectors such as fintech, IT services, digital payments, AI solutions, logistics technology, and smart infrastructure are attracting increasing international interest. Sri Lanka’s highly skilled workforce, competitive operating costs, and strategic location along key Indian Ocean trade routes further strengthen its appeal as a destination for technology partnerships and investment. With continued economic reforms and growing support for innovation-driven enterprises, Sri Lanka offers foreign businesses/investors an opportunity to participate in a fast-evolving market with strong regional connectivity and long-term growth potential.
| Article Code : | VBS/AT/202605195Z_1 |