Build Bold FinTech
Scale Global
Start at BharatNetra
An Initiative of Odisha Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub



The BharatNetra Startup Incubator is a 3-month, cohort-based programme designed for pre-seed & early-stage startups building for India’s rapidly evolving financial ecosystem. The incubator is suitable for FinTech, InsurTech, and HealthTech with embedded finance.
Anchored at the Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub (I-GFTCH) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the programme brings together deep domain learning, hands-on mentoring, and direct ecosystem access to help founders move from idea to market-ready solutions.
With GFTN global platforms, the incubator combines global best practices with a strong Bharat-first lens, enabling startups to build scalable and adoption-ready financial products.
Cohort 1 begins 9 March 2026. Apply by 16 February 2026.
Incubator Takeaways
- Deep understanding of India’s financial ecosystem including digital public infrastructure and regulatory environment
- A validated Fintech value proposition with clear customer problem–solution fit and Bharat-first market relevance
- Refined business and revenue model with clarity on pricing and GTM
- Enterprise and Investor readiness with industry connect, 1:1 mentoring and pitch coaching
- Access to Global Capability Center co-working space for the duration of the programme
Workshops & masterclasses
- Building for Bharat
- GTM strategy
- Enterprise partnerships
- Regulatory environment
- Approaches to fundraising
- Pitch refinement and mock pitch sessions
- Office hours with experts
- Introduction to corporates and other potential customers
- 1-1 mentoring sessions with industry experts
- Interaction with Scale-up Programme Founders
- Interactions with Investors
Eligibility Criteria
- Scalable Fintech, InsurTech or HealthTech (with embedded finance) solutions
- Differentiation from existing solutions
- Incorporated business
- Entry to programme with a Minimal Viable Product or early traction
- Not be more than 18-months from date of incorporation
- Have not raised institutional capital
Bharatnetra: One Vision, One Finance, One Future
Integrated Global Financial Technology Capability Hub

Global Learning
Odisha Trains the Next Generation Global Digital Finance Workforce
The Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore’s Asian Institute of Digital Finance (NUS-AIDF)* and GFTN, has introduced the Certificate in FinTech & InsurTech (CFI) a five-month hybrid programme designed to prepare students for the future of finance.
The course blends online learning with two weeks of in-person classes in Bhubaneswar and an eight-week group capstone project with industry partners. With two cohorts each year, the programme will equip 7,000 students over five years with the skills to be industry ready, power financial technology innovation and support the growth of Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in Odisha and beyond. Participants gain priority access to placement opportunities and global exposure through the GFTN network.
*National University of Singapore is ranked #8 globally and #1 in Asia (QS Ranking 2025)
Global Mindshare
Global Minds Connect at Black Swan Summit India 2026
The Black Swan Summit India, curated by GFTN, is a forward-looking global forum accelerating the adoption of frontier technologies. The summit, hosted in Bhubaneswar from 5 to 6 February 2026 will convene leading technologists, policymakers, investors, and innovators to explore paradigm shifts in tokenization, AI, quantum computing, semiconductor breakthroughs, and digital infrastructure.
Launched this year in Perth, Western Australia, the Summit now anchors the Black Swan Network, GFTN’s flagship multi-location, global platform for collective foresight and international collaboration.
Beyond the Black Swan Network, GFTN also convenes a suite of high-impact forums, including Point Zero Forum (Zurich), GFTN Forum Japan (Tokyo), the Inclusive FinTech Forum (Rwanda) and the world’s largest FinTech gathering - the Singapore FinTech Festival. These forums span Asia, Europe, and Africa offering Odisha’s students, professionals and startups a direct gateway into global job pipelines, cross-border venture opportunities, and future-ready digital economy networks.
Global Innovation
FinTech Centre of Excellence at the Odisha Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar
The Centre of Excellence at the Odisha Technology Center will drive digital transformation and accelerate the growth of Financial Technology and InsurTech startups.
Drawing on GFTN’s international expertise to nurture a robust, future-ready Financial Technology ecosystem, the Centre provides structured incubation and acceleration programmes, mentorship, bootcamps, and market readiness support. Startups gain venture development support with global benchmarking, access to capital and partners, and tailored guidance on business models, compliance, and go-to-market strategies.
Global Capability Centre
Odisha to Build a Global Capability Centre (GCC) to Support the Digital Finance Sector
The Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bhubaneswar is designed as a strategic nearshore hub for financial institutions accessing India and the Asia-Pacific corridor. Leveraging the talent pipeline built through the I-GFTCH Global Learning initiative and GFTN’s international network, the Centre offers modern workspaces, advanced digital infrastructure, and integrated business services.
More than a cost-efficient model, the GCC enables collaboration among startups, corporates, and innovators, fostering knowledge exchange, accelerating product development, and driving cross-border partnerships that position Odisha as an emerging destination for innovation-driven financial services.

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Global LEARNING
- Gain job-ready training and certification in FinTech and InsurTech through NUS–AIDF’s 5‑month hybrid programme.
- Get admitted as a GFTN Global Talent Associate and tap into the GFTN ecosystem for knowledge growth and career opportunities.
Global MINDSHARE
- Boost your visibility with potential employers at the Black Swan Summit India.
- Discover placement opportunities at the Summit and other GFTN Forums.
Global INNOVATION
- Participate and deepen your industry knowledge through startup projects and innovation bootcamps.
- Strengthen your employability by engaging in hands-on innovation initiatives and community engagement programmes.
Global CAPABILITY CENTRE
- Access internships, mentorships, and early career opportunities within global financial institutions establishing a presence in the GCC.
- Join India’s expanding role as a key hub in the Asia–India digital economy.
Welcome to our company! We are committed to providing top-notch solutions tailored to your needs. Explore our offerings to see how we can help you succeed.
Welcome to our company! We are committed to providing top-notch solutions tailored to your needs. Explore our offerings to see how we can help you succeed.
Welcome to our company! We are committed to providing top-notch solutions tailored to your needs. Explore our offerings to see how we can help you succeed.
Launch of BharatNetra | 22 August 2025, Bhubaneswar
Launch of the NUS-AIDF FinTech and InsurTech Professional Certification Programme | 31 July 2025
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