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GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH)

GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) is a fintech incubator and accelerator located in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India. It supports the growth of startups in financial technology through innovation and collaboration.

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Overview

What GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) does

What GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) is

GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) is a fintech incubator and accelerator located in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City), India. It supports the growth of startups in financial technology through innovation and collaboration.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

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Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Accelerator
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
April 1, 2026
What Accelerator means

An accelerator is a structured, short-term program designed to speed up a startup's progress toward product-market fit, traction, fundraising, or scale.

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Capability profile

GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) as a funder

Investment thesis

GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) aims to foster innovation in the fintech sector by connecting startups with corporate partners, investors, and government entities, thereby enhancing the financial ecosystem in India.

Focus narrative

GIFT IFIH invests in fintech startups at various stages, from ideation to growth. The organization provides services such as incubation, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners. It focuses on sectors including capital markets, insurtech, payments, and blockchain technology.

Value beyond capital

GIFT IFIH provides incubation, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners, enabling fintech startups to grow and succeed in a competitive landscape.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+ · Series A · Series A+ · Series B · Series B+ · Series C · Series C+ · Series D
Regions
Asia

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
20

Portfolio context

Notable startups associated with GIFT IFIH include: AltDRX, a fintech startup focused on digital asset management; Betterdata, specializing in data analytics for financial services; Credore, offering credit solutions leveraging technology; Decentro, providing API banking solutions; and many others including Digially, File AI, Hiwipay, and Remit Circle.

Capability profile

GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) as a program host

Program thesis

GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) focuses on fostering innovation in the fintech sector by connecting startups with corporate partners, investors, and government entities to support the growth of fintech startups and enhance the financial ecosystem in India.

Focus narrative

GIFT IFIH invests in fintech startups at various stages, from ideation to growth. The organization provides services such as incubation, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners. It focuses on sectors including capital markets, insurtech, payments, and blockchain technology.

Value and support

GIFT IFIH offers incubation, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors and corporate partners, tailored to support fintech startups in their growth journey.

Format and cadence

Typical duration
26 weeks
Format
In Person

Availability

Application state
Accepting
Next deadline
June 1, 2025

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Series A · Series B · Series C · Series D
Regions
AsiaIndia

Alumni and track record

Last recorded cohort
January 31, 2026

Alumni context

Notable startups associated with GIFT IFIH include AltDRX, a fintech startup focused on digital asset management; Betterdata, specializing in data analytics for financial services; Credore, offering credit solutions leveraging technology; and Decentro, which provides API banking solutions.

Common questions

What to know about GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH)

Upseed classifies GIFT International Fintech Innovation Hub (IFIH) under the Accelerator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Last reviewed

April 1, 2026

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