Learning | GFTN Odisha

The Certificate in FinTech and InsurTech: A capacity-building initiative empowering young talent with world-class knowledge and practical skills, delivered by the National University of Singapore – Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS-AIDF)*

*NUS ranks #8 globally – QS World University Rankings 2026 and #1 in Asia across multiple global rankings

Impact Stories

Rahul Lal Kiran, an Economics student from Deogarh, Odisha, reminds students that opportunities rarely come at convenient times. What matters is the willingness to rise and meet them.
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Aakash Khamari, a Computer Science student from Balangir, Odisha - who went from almost not being selected to placing 3rd among 300+ participants, and building a FinTech solution that could transform cross-border payments for SME exporters.
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Cohort 1 Delivered Results:

195 students graduated with industry-recognized NUS-AIDF certification
60+ secured internships and roles in leading financial services and fintech and insurtech companies
10 real-world Capstone Projects completed with industry partners
Global exposure through GFTN forums and international networks

Top performers unlocked global opportunities:

7 MUFG Young Innovator Award winners travelled to Japan, presented their Capstone Project at MUFG headquarters and the Indian Embassy in Tokyo, and received funding to launch their solution.
Top 6 students with distinction will attend Singapore FinTech Festival 2026, one of the world's premier fintech events, gaining access to global innovators, investors, and industry leaders.

Course Benefits
- Priority job opportunities via GFTN’s hiring ecosystem
- Placement fairs and employer networking
- Global visibility through GFTN Knowledge Circle™
- Complimentary access to GFTN global forums (T&C apply)
Who Can Apply
- Final year undergraduate and postgraduate students
- Individuals aiming to build careers in banking, financial services, insurance, digital payments, data analytics, or FinTech startups
Course Format
- Virtual selection test: English comprehension
- Hybrid structure: 55% online learning + 45% in-person engagement
- Two-week in-person bootcamp in Bhubaneswar
- Capstone project with industry partners

Odisha has partnered with NUS-AIDF and GFTN to launch a future-ready FinTech & InsurTech certification programme, supported by the Skill Development Institute.

What Students Will Learn:
The curriculum provides a holistic view of modern financial and insurance systems, covering:

Traditional Financial Infrastructures
Insurance Fundamentals
AI in Financial Services
Blockchain & Emerging Technologies in Finance
InsurTech Innovations
Innovation, Security & Governance
Capstone Project with Industry Partners
Final Online Assessment

The Complete Learning Experience

Foundation (Months 1-3): Hybrid learning combining online modules and in-person classes delivered by NUS-AIDF. Students master FinTech and InsurTech fundamentals- digital lending, payments, insurance technology, blockchain, data analytics, and emerging innovations.

Application (Months 3-5): Students join one of 10 Corporate Champion Partners for Capstone Projects, solving real business challenges with industry mentorship. Theory becomes practice.

Intensive Preparation (Month 5): In-person classes intensify as students refine projects, complete final examinations, and present findings to industry evaluators before graduation.

Real-world Impact: Capstone Projects

Our students didn't just learn theory- they solved real challenges for leading companies through their Capstone Project, a cornerstone of the Certificate in FinTech and InsurTech programme, designed to close the gap between classroom learning and real industry application. It gives students a rare opportunity to go beyond theory and tackle live problem statements drawn directly from today’s financial services landscape.

Through the active involvement of our Corporate Champion Partners, students work on industry-defined challenges and are mentored by senior practitioners from across the FinTech and InsurTech ecosystem. With hands-on guidance, students learn to analyse real business and customer needs, design commercially viable solutions, and translate emerging technologies into practical outcomes.

The Capstone Project ensures that graduates are not only certified but industry-ready, globally exposed, and equipped to create real impact from day one.

Capstone Project- Corporate Champion Partners

Delivered Through Global Expertise

The certificate programme is delivered by the National University of Singapore – Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS-AIDF), a world leader in digital finance research and education.

NUS-AIDF is jointly established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the National Research Foundation (NRF), and NUS. NUS ranks:

#8 Globally – QS World University Rankings 2026
#1 in Asia across multiple global rankings

Students in Odisha receive the same academic rigor, thought leadership, and innovation exposure that NUS offers globally.

Cohort 1 Graduation Ceremony

The graduation ceremony celebrated 195 students from across Odisha who successfully completed the Certificate in FinTech and InsurTech programme, marking the culmination of a transformative 6-month journey. This pioneering cohort represents an important step in building Odisha's digital finance talent pipeline, with over 60 graduates securing industry internships through demonstrated skills and real-world Capstone Project experience.
Black Swan Summit 2026 Job Fair

GFTN's first Job Fair at Black Swan Summit India (February 5-6) connected CFI students and job seekers with 8 leading FinTech, Insurtech, and Insurance companies. Through on-site interviews, Cohort 1 graduates secured internship offers scheduled to begin upon graduation creating direct pathways from classroom to career in Odisha's growing digital finance ecosystem.

Cohort 1 Graduation & Job Fair at Black Swan Summit, India 2026

Student In-Person Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech course | Bhubaneswar

Launch of the NUS-AIDF FinTech and InsurTech Professional Certification Programme | 31 July 2025

Read the Press Release

Press conference with the Government of Odisha and GFTN to announce the upcoming launch of the I- GFTCH
Principals and students at the press conference to learn about the Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech
Press conference with the Government of Odisha and GFTN to announce the upcoming launch of the I- GFTCH
Students attend a live stream of the conference to learn about the Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech (CFI)
Students take the comprehension test for selection into the Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech
Students take the comprehension test for selection into the Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech