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Odisha sought to transform its expanding talent base into a competitive fintech and insurtech workforce and attract global investment to its eastern corridor.
While India had strong innovation centres in Mumbai, Bangalore, and Hyderabad, the east lacked a dedicated hub that linked policy, talent, and technology with international markets.
Odisha turned to GFTN for its global network and practitioner expertise in policy design, capacity building, and ecosystem development, ensuring its strategy aligned with local and overseas perspectives.
GFTN worked with the Government of Odisha to shape the BharatNetra Initiative under a four-pillar strategy: Global Learning, Global Mindshare, Global Innovation, and Global Capability Hub.
GFTN helped design a Fintech Centre of Excellence and develop a Global Capability Centre (GCC) to attract financial institutions and corporates to Bhubaneswar’s emerging fintech district. In addition, GFTN provided 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.
Co-developed the Certificate in Fintech and Insurtech (CFI), a five-month programme delivered through NUS-AIDF, which will train 7,000 students over five years.
The upcoming GFTN Forum Odisha and Black Swan Summit India from 4 to 5 February 2026 will convene policymakers, investors, and innovators to strengthen the state’s role in India’s digital finance agenda.
7,000 students will be trained over five years, with the first cohort of 375 launched and more than 2,000 applications received.
Up to 1,500 jobs are planned through the GCC and wider ecosystem growth.
The BharatNetra Initiative demonstrates how GFTN Advisory and its global partners help governments build scalable, inclusive innovation ecosystems.
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
Deputy Chair, GFTN Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Deputy Chairman, GFTN Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group
Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University; Senior Advisor to Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
Deputy Chair, GFTN Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Deputy Chairman, GFTN Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group
Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University; Senior Advisor to Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
Deputy Chair, GFTN Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Deputy Chairman, GFTN Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group
Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University; Senior Advisor to Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation
We convene flagship and regional forums that connect financial technology leaders and communities worldwide. From the Singapore FinTech Festival to platforms across Japan, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, we create spaces where policy dialogue advances, partnerships form, and opportunities emerge. Our Network champions innovation in emerging markets, ensuring their voices shape the future of global finance.
We mobilise expertise to advance technology and financial innovation policy. With practitioner experiences and voices, we strengthen institutional capacity and regulatory frameworks and facilitate member success in emerging markets. Our collaborative approach positions us as the trusted partner for governments and organisations driving transformation at scale.
We offer advanced digital solutions. Our proprietary platforms, including ALFIN, provide analyst-grade industry intelligence. Through our partner platforms APIX, Gprnt, and Finmonda, we expand access to tools that accelerate innovation and support sustainable growth across the fintech ecosystem.
Once established, GFTN Capital will connect ambition with opportunity by providing capital and strategic guidance to growth-stage fintech enterprises globally. Our model will combine investment support with access to the global GFTN network, positioning us as a long-term strategic partner.
"Together, let us build a future where technology serves humanity, where innovation drives progress, and where finance is a force for good."
Ravi Menon, Chairman GFTN
GFTN provides practitioner-led guidance to translate Odisha’s innovation ambitions into strategic frameworks for fintech growth.
Through partnerships with leading universities such as NUS-AIDF, GFTN supports the state in building a globally certified fintech talent pool.
The Centre of Excellence drives digital transformation by supporting startups with incubation, venture capital access, and expert mentorship to scale fintech and insurtech solutions worldwide. It also functions as a Global Capability Centre (GCC), providing both startups and mid-to-large enterprises with a cost-effective, supportive ecosystem designed for operational scalability.
GFTN Forums connect Odisha to decision-makers across Asia, Africa, and Europe, creating pathways for investment and knowledge exchange.
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Universities and research institutes play a critical role in building the talent pipeline and knowledge base for digital finance. GFTN collaborates with academic institutions to co-design programmes, conduct applied research, and develop professionals with the skills needed to drive financial innovation.
Through our Learning Institute and partnerships with institutions including the National University of Singapore's Asian Institute of Digital Finance, we create certification programmes, professional development initiatives, and research collaborations that strengthen the global ecosystem for digital finance.
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GFTN Advisory supports governments in developing financial ecosystems, from strategy to delivery. The approach combines regulatory insight, practitioner expertise, and connections to global networks built through years of cross-border collaboration.
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Connecting leading ecosystems through global forums across Asia, Europe, Africa and beyond.
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Expert advisory strengthening government technology, institutional capacity and strategic market access.
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Alfin and proprietary solutions, plus key partnerships for driving upskilling and digital innovation
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Investment arm under development to provide patient capital for early and growth-stage fintech enterprises
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
Deputy Chair, GFTN Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Deputy Chairman, GFTN Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group
Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University; Senior Advisor to Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
Deputy Chair, GFTN Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Deputy Chairman, GFTN Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group
Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University; Senior Advisor to Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation
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Chairman of the Board of Directors, GFTN Singapore's Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser (National Climate Change Secretariat)
Deputy Chair, GFTN Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore
Deputy Chairman, GFTN Vice Chairman, Asia Pacific, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Group
Vice President (Industry), Nanyang Technological University; Senior Advisor to Hungarian Minister of Culture and Innovation
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