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Our History

The Financial Technology Service Providers' Association (FITSPA), is a non-profit, independent association that represents both local and global FinTech stakeholders in Uganda, plays a pivotal role in shaping the industry's development and regulatory environment.

Serving as the umbrella organization for Fintech companies in Uganda, FITSPA has grown to a membership of 211 companies from 7 members in 2017.

The association serves as a potent voice and catalyst for change within the realm of financial technology. Through a commitment to innovation, community-building, advocacy, and the creation of opportunities, FITSPA envisions a future in which FinTech businesses flourish, granting broader access to affordable financial services and driving financial inclusion.

Our Mission

To create a conducive environment that stimulates innovation and growth in Uganda’s Digital Financial Services sector.

Our Vision

To act as a catalyst in developing Uganda’s Digital Financial Services industry that accelerates inclusive socioeconomic growth towards attaining the desired middle-income status.

OUR PILLARS

FITSPA aims to support Uganda’s bid to become a Fintech hub by building a community that innovates and develops solutions to spur growth in the Digital Financial sector to increase access to affordable and inclusive financial services. We do this through five pillars.

Community

We bring together diverse stakeholders and facilitate dialogue, collaboration, and partnerships to support the Fintech ecosystem in developing robust and reliable technology

Innovation

We build the capacity of the industry to create cutting-edge quality solutions that directly address customers' needs and scale across borders.

Advocacy

We create a unified voice for Uganda's Fintech ecosystem and advocate for regulations and policies that promote innovation, growth, and profitability in the Fintech industry.

Opportunities

We collaborate with local and international partners to attract investment and business opportunities for our members.

Gender and Talent

We nurture the next generation of talent to create a pipeline for future innovations and empower women to bridge the gender gap in Uganda's Fintech sector.

OUR STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

FITSPA activities are guided by a five-year strategic plan for 2024-2028 with 6 well-defined objectives

Policy and Regulation

Contribute to an adaptive and inclusive regulatory environment.

Infrastructure and Technology

Advocate for enhancing the Fintech technology and infrastructure ecosystem.

Membership and Partnerships

Champion partnerships and a collaborative and equitable Fintech landscape.

Investment and Funding

Empower Fintech growth and sustainability through strategic funding and investment facilitation.

FITSPA Youth

Promote talent resilience and local development in the Fintech sector.

FITSPA Women

Promote gender equality and empowerment in the Fintech ecosystem.

FITSPA PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES

As part of our member and partner value proposition, we offer programs and activities that address their pressing needs and industry challenges and create value in the FITSPA community.

FINTALKS

Regular events that bring stakeholders together to discuss and address key developments, challenges, and opportunities in the ecosystem.

SECTOR FORUMS

Events that bring together Fintechs, other sector players, and stakeholders to explore cross-sector synergies and opportunities.

COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

Free expert and legal support on license applications to comply with the complex regulatory environment.

RESEARCH & INDUSTRY STUDIES

Industry research and studies made available for all stakeholders to allow for informed decision-making.

ANNUAL FINTECH CONFERENCE

A 2-day Fintech conference that brings together local and international industry stakeholders to network and discuss key industry trends.

MEMBER VISITS

Annual secretariat courtesy visits to individual FITSPA members to understand their needs, pain points, and successes.

TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING

Tailored trainings, peer and roundtable discussion to empower companies and their staff.

FITSPA WOMEN

Trainings, mentorship programs, and support for womenowned/led Fintechs to bridge the gender gap in Uganda’s Fintech Sector.

FITSPA YOUTH

Trainings, mentorship programs, career fairs, and internship placements to empower youth with Fintech skills and knowledge to create an employment pathway for them in Uganda’s Fintech industry and also bridge the talent gap in the industry to drive innovation and growth in inclusive digital financial services.