Now in its second year, the programme targets UK fintech firms using AI to improve customer experience in financial services.
The 12-week scheme offers collaboration opportunities with NatWest, mentorship from senior leaders, and access to the bank’s innovation ecosystem through events and workshops.
David Grunwald, director of innovation at NatWest Group, said: “The pace of advances in AI and technology is fundamentally changing how customers interact with financial services.
“To stay ahead – whether through new channels, emerging technologies, or smarter engagement – innovation and collaboration are non-negotiables.
“Fintechs play a vital role in meeting these challenges, so it’s essential we support them to thrive as we come together to shape the future of banking.”
Aimed at early-stage fintechs with proven product-market fit, the programme focuses on those designing solutions for next-generation customers.
Prior participants include Tunic Pay, a real-time payment intelligence platform focused on fraud prevention, which formed a partnership with NatWest following the access and support the programme provided.
Nicky Goulimis, co-founder of Tunic Pay, said: “Joining NatWest’s Fintech Programme gave us a unique opportunity to connect directly with the bank’s teams and learn from their experience serving millions of customers.
“The access and support we received helped us understand how our platform could make a real difference for NatWest’s business and its customers.
“Working together, we’re now able to pilot new ways to protect people from fraud and scams, using technology to make banking safer for everyone.”
More information on the programme is available on the NatWest website.