Nordic Fintech Immersion 2026

Explore the Nordic market with direct access to ecosystem operators, investors, and regulators during Nordic Fintech Week in Copenhagen. Validate your go-to-market strategy on the ground.

What & Why

The HoFT Berlin Nordic Delegation Trip is a focused, three-day immersion for Berlin-based fintech startups and scaleups exploring Nordic expansion.

The Nordics remain Europe's most advanced fintech region — home to deep retail banking infrastructure, high digital adoption, and a dense ecosystem of B2B fintech buyers. But entering Nordics requires clarity on market structure, local regulatory nuance, and commercial entry points.

HoFT brings 10 selected companies into the ecosystem — through targeted content sessions, curated introductions, and on-site access to Nordic Fintech Week, Scandinavia's leading fintech conference.

You’ll learn and access:

Nordic market structures and entry pathways per countryInvestor landscape and funding dynamics across the regionMarket entry strategies from operators on the groundNetworking with Nordic fintechs, banks, and partners

This delegation is for:

Fintech founders validating Nordic market entry or strengthening their position thereScaleups preparing for regulatory or commercial expansionBD / Growth leads building Nordic partnershipsSeed to Series A+ companies with Nordic ambition

What’s included

Day 1 — September 23 | HoFT Nordic Immersion Day

Curated content sessions (regulation, investors, business)Exclusive ecosystem access and partner briefingsNetworking with the Nordic fintech community

Days 2–3 — September 24–25 | Nordic Fintech Week

Discounted access to Nordic Fintech Week, CopenhagenExposure to investors, corporates, and ecosystem buildersOpportunity to network with Nordic investors, potential partners, and customers

Practical details

📅 When: September 23–25, 2026 (Nordic Fintech Week runs September 24–25) 📍 Where: Copenhagen, Denmark👥 Capacity: Max. 10 companies (1–2 reps each, typically founder/CEO and/or business development lead)

📝 Bring: Nordic 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) grantNote: Travel & accommodation costs are not covered by the grant✅ 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 Nordics are on your expansion roadmap, this delegation accelerates your first steps — without guesswork.

👉 Apply now to be considered for the HoFT Nordic Delegation Trip 2026.Questions? Contact Lana Brandorne — [email protected]