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Founded in 2002 , DIFC Fintech Hive is a leading accelerator lab , for fintech , insurtech , regtech and islamic fintech startups in the Middle East , Africa and South Asia ( MEASA ). The accelerator strives to

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capitalise on the unlimited opportunities of the fintech industry , by helping startups get their products and solutions in front of some of the region ’ s most established financial services institutions . DIFC Fintech Hive provides startups with the environment to drive innovation within the industry by offering ; accelerator programmes , licensing , co-working support , a community of like-minded individuals and an enabling regulatory framework . DIFC Fintech Hive is a Dubai International Financial Centre ( DIFC ) accelerator program . DIFC itself is one of the most advanced financial centres in the world , with 15 years of experience in facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region . 2002

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