Gujarat: Fintech institute, startup hub at GIFT City

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel Friday inaugurated the GIFT International Fintech Institute (GIFT IFI) and the GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (GIFT IFIH), both supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), at GIFT City.

GIFT IFI, led by a consortium of Ahmedabad University, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar, and the University of California, San Diego, will focus on providing world-class training programmes and commence its courses from this month.

On the other hand, GIFT IFIH, spearheaded by global accelerator platform, will function as a fintech incubator and accelerator to complement IFI. IFIH will support start-ups by providing critical resources, mentorship, and access to expansive networks.