Program structure
Who is it for?
For those looking for the right tools & mentorship to bring their ideas to life
What we offer
Access to IBSi research, one-on-one time with internal FinTech experts, strategy support across work streams, among other areas
Eligibility
Product-ready scalable B2B/B2C FinTechs seeking to solve a real problem

High Level Program Timeline
Month 1
Month 2
Month 3
Month 1
Bootcamp
Meet CIC’s mentor network
Startup Product/Business Fundamentals
Match with one mentor
Month 2
Take-off
Decide on goal for the month(product/BD milestones)
CIC to provide GTM & product assistance
Month 3
Fundraising
Investor networking
Pitch Deck Training
Boot Camp
- Product, Branding GTM & Industry workshops by Mentor
- Mentor Speed dating & Matching (1-1 Sessions)
- Product & Strategy validation + Goal & KPI setting for Take off
Unique Cedar-IBSi value-add
- Proprietary Market Data | IBSi galaxy
- Unique mentor network | Industry experts
- Product testing space | FinTech Lab
Take-off
- Use feedback and support provided during first month to take startup to the next level (enhance product, acquire customers )
- Weekly Check ins with mentor to track progress against KPIs
Unique Cedar-IBSi value-add
- Unique ability to support | Cedar-IBSi network
- Built in Potential Customer Network | Cedar’s FI clients
Fundraise
- Fund Raise essentials master classes
- Networking opportunities with CIC network
- Pitch Deck fine tuning and preparation for demo day
Unique Cedar-IBSi value-add
- Organizer of global FinTech & banking industry events
- Unique network of FIS & Banks
Demo Day
- Pitch to Cedar-IBSi Capital investment team
Unique Cedar-IBSi value-add
- Proprietary Market Data | IBSi galaxy
- Unique mentor network | Industry experts
- Product testing space | FinTech Lab