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Financial services innovations
Innovation sectors > Financial services
Disruption is nothing new for financial services, with the sector being radically and continually transformed by the latest technologies. From software tools that support ESG investing, to an Indian startup that lets small businesses to accept payment via QR code, Springwise is seeing innovators around the globe explore the myriad challenges and opportunities. Search our innovation library for the latest financial services innovations and discover the solutions that are having positive impact on the world.
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AI delivers cost savings for chronic pain medication in Africa
This platform connects African healthcare providers with bespoke funding to help make pain management more accessible
Biodiversity analytics for investment decision-makers
A startup has developed more than 135 metrics for assessing biodiversity risks, opportunities, and dependencies
Satellites for agricultural risk and other sustainability challenges
An Indian satellite data analysis company is improving agricultural lending and helping previously unbanked small farmers access loans
Providing indigenous communities with funding for forest stewardship
A certified carbon offsetting programme is helping businesses reach net zero while promoting forest conservation
Digital tech supports smallholder farmers in Ghana
Farmers access credit, markets, and information that can help build local agricultural resilience
Helping SMEs in Africa access green financing
A fintech startup is working to improve investment in Africa by connecting SMEs with the tools they need to attract green financing
Building-level flood alerts for insurers and property owners
Live modelling lets people and organisations proactively mitigate the impact of flooding
Boosting science research with day-to-day spending
By using a new debit card, customers contribute to cutting-edge research with each payment
Making banking accessible for neurodivergent users
New, step-by-step guides help neurodivergent individuals take control of their finances – from using an ATM to creating a budget
An ecosystem for managing and trading transferable tax credits
The network connects clean energy developers, tax credit buyers, banks, and syndicators
Helping entrepreneurial African women access financial services
An app that grew out of an online community is offering savings products, grants, and information to Africa’s female entrepreneurs