Curinos Welcomes Applications for Second Year of Innovative FinTech Incubator Program

Curinos Launches Applications for Second Year of FinTech Incubator

In an exciting development for the FinTech landscape, Curinos has announced the opening of applications for the second year of its FinTech Incubator. Following the success of its inaugural 2025 cohort, this program aims to support early-stage FinTech startups that are focused on enhancing financial decision-making for both customers and institutions.

Curinos, a leader in providing decision intelligence tailored for financial institutions, continues to prioritize key areas including consumer and business financial services, process innovation, and financial inclusion. The FinTech Incubator, conducted in partnership with CoMotion at the prestigious University of Washington, is dedicated to fostering the growth of startups that leverage data and analytics to create impactful solutions in the financial sector.

The first year of the incubator included three promising startups: Nudge Money, AltCred, and Prof of Wall Street. These companies have illustrated how the integration of artificial intelligence, behavioral science, and alternative data enhances financial access and engagement. Each founder received invaluable support through Curinos' deep industry insights, proprietary data assets, and the entrepreneurial resources offered by CoMotion.

Olly Downs, Curinos' Chief Technology, Product, and AI Officer, expressed enthusiasm as applications for the second year are now open. He highlighted the previous success of the inaugural cohort, emphasizing how Curinos' real-world data and analytics, combined with CoMotion's established incubation model, promote innovation within the financial service industry.

For the 2026 FinTech Incubator, participants can expect a structured program aimed at accelerating their growth and preparing them for the market. The selected startups will benefit from specialized mentorship provided by Curinos leaders, gaining access to exclusive market insights, benchmarking tools, and professional guidance that cover technology, product development, and strategies for commercialization. Furthermore, incubated startups will gain membership to CoMotion Labs, which comes with coworking space and valuable networking opportunities enhanced by the University of Washington’s vast resources.

In addition to this, cohort members will have the opportunity to engage with the Databricks for Startups program. This initiative can provide participants with up to $50,000 in product credits along with technical support and training resources, essential for building and scaling data-driven products effectively.

According to Dan Tobin, Vice President of Startups at Databricks, the critical combination of data foundations and industry context is vital for startups aiming to scale responsibly. Through the support of the Curinos FinTech Incubator, founders are equipped with the necessary skills and resources to swiftly transition innovative ideas into viable solutions for financial institutions.

François Baneyx, Director of CoMotion and Vice Provost for Innovation at UW, reiterated the excitement of continuing the partnership with Curinos. The success achieved in the inaugural year underlines the immense potential of this collaboration in assisting founders to transform bold concepts into impactful contributions to the financial sector.

Feedback from previous participants underscores the practical value delivered by the incubator. Reagan Bonlie, CEO of Nudge Money, credited the program for refining their product strategy during a critical growth phase. He emphasized that the support provided by both Curinos and CoMotion allowed their team to move more swiftly and to broaden their sights regarding potential impacts on the financial landscape.

This incubator program leans on a robust legacy, having supported 18 FinTech startups between 2018 and 2023 that collectively raised over $140 million in venture capital. The 2025 relaunch has put the focus on scalable and responsible innovation, aligning with Curinos' mission to inform intelligent financial outcomes.

Early-stage FinTech startups dedicated to themes of financial inclusion, personalized services, behavioral finance, and data-driven decision-making are encouraged to apply for the 2026 Curinos FinTech Incubator. Interested applicants can find further details and submission guidelines at curinos.com/curinos-fintech-incubator-2026.