Rwanda launches FinTech Centre at Inclusive Finance Forum 2026

At the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026, the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) officially launched the Rwanda FinTech Centre, marking a significant milestone in the country's digital transformation journey. At the heart of this initiative lies a strong and growing partnership between the Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC), MINICT, and the Luxembourg Development Cooperation, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing inclusive digital finance and fostering sustainable economic growth.

The Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 is a global convention that brings together policymakers, regulators, investors, financial institutions and innovators from around the world to advance inclusive digital finance. Held at Kigali’s Convention Centre, it focuses on building partnerships and expanding access to financial services, particularly in emerging markets such as Africa.

The collaboration between LuxDev and KIFC played a central role in the launch of the FinTech Centre, demonstrating how international cooperation can translate into tangible development outcomes. Drawing on Luxembourg’s experience with the Luxembourg House of Financial Technology (LHoFT) and Rwanda’s dynamic fintech ecosystem, the partnership aims to unlock new opportunities for innovation, investment and inclusion.

Rwanda’s fintech sector already shows strong momentum, with more than 100 companies operating across the ecosystem. While payments and lending dominate the landscape, significant opportunities remain in savings, investments, digital banking and insurance.

The country’s progress is driven by robust digital infrastructure and close collaboration between fintech firms, telecom operators and financial institutions. However, as the sector evolves, increasing access to capital and supporting investment-ready start-ups will be essential. The FinTech Centre is expected to address these gaps by fostering partnerships, supporting entrepreneurs and enabling innovation at scale.

Through the combined efforts of its partners, the Rwanda FinTech Centre aims to position the country as a regional launchpad for fintech innovation. By enabling both local and global companies to scale their solutions and expand access to financial services, the initiative is set to drive inclusive growth and reduce financial disparities.

The Support to the development of Kigali International Finance Centre project is financed by the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and implemented by LuxDev, the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency.