UK Fintech Immersion 2026 🇬🇧
​Explore UK market entry with direct access to regulators, investors, and ecosystem operators during UK FinTech Week Validate your go-to-market strategy on the ground.
​What & Why
​The HoFT Berlin UK Delegation Trip is a focused, two-day immersion for Berlin-based fintech startups and scaleups exploring UK expansion.
​London remains Europe’s largest fintech market — home to the FCA, deep venture capital pools, and a dense partner ecosystem. But entering the UK requires clarity on regulation, investor expectations, and customer access.
​HoFT brings 10 selected companies into the ecosystem—through targeted content sessions, curated introductions, and on-site access to Level39, Europe’s largest fintech accelerator, alongside Innovate Finance Global Summit.
​You’ll learn and access:
​FCA regulatory basics and compliance pathways
​UK investor landscape and funding dynamics
​Market entry strategies from operators on the ground
​Networking with UK fintechs and partners
​This delegation is for:
​Fintech founders validating UK market entry or strengthening their position there.
​Scaleups preparing for regulatory or commercial expansion
​BD / Growth leads building UK partnerships
​Seed to Series A+ companies with UK ambition
​What’s included
​Day 1 — April 20 | HoFT UK Immersion Day
​Curated content sessions (regulation, investors, business)
​Exclusive Level39 tour and ecosystem briefings
​Networking with the UK fintech community
​Day 2 — April 21 | IFGS
​Discounted access to Innovate Finance Global Summit
​Exposure to investors, corporates, and policymakers
​Opportunity to network with UK investors, potential partners, and customers
​Practical details
​📅 When: April 20–21, 2026 (UK FinTech Week runs April 20–24)
đź“Ť Where: London, UK (Level39 & IFGS venues)
👥 Capacity: Max. 10 companies (1–2 reps each, typically founder/CEO and/or business development lead)
​📝 Bring: UK market entry goals, a current pitch deck, and targeted regulatory, funding, and go-to-market questions.
🎟️ Cost: Program costs are covered via PfI (Program for Internationalization) grant
Note: Travel & accommodation costs are not covered by the grant
âś… Eligibility: Berlin-based fintechs
​Application process
​⏳ Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
​The HoFT team reviews applications based on readiness, strategic fit, and expected program value. Selected companies receive full preparation materials and agenda details.
​If the UK is on your expansion roadmap, this delegation accelerates your first steps — without guesswork.
​👉 Apply now to be considered for the HoFT UK Delegation Trip 2026.
Questions? Contact Lana Brandorne — [email protected]