Bringing Fintech Innovation to Credit Unions
LaunchPad provides a structured path for Fintech companies to engage with credit unions and validate solutions.
Why Fintechs Participate
Approved projects are listed on the Projects page.
LaunchPad Program Overview
Pilot Collaboration Opportunities
Run pilots with credit unions to validate solutions and gather feedback.
Collaborate with credit unions on scalable, industry-focused solutions.
How LaunchPad Works
LaunchPad connects Fintechs and credit unions through structured collaboration that turns early ideas into validated solutions.
LaunchPad creates a collaborative environment for collaboration and innovation development.
Project Submission
Fintechs submit projects for review and alignment with credit union needs.
Credit unions review projects and choose how to engage.
Projects include defined participation and funding thresholds.
Each project includes a clear governance framework.
Project Lifecycle
Submission → Listing → Participation → Pilot → Expansion
Regulatory Transparency
LaunchPad aligns with applicable credit union regulatory frameworks. Credit unions remain responsible for due diligence and compliance.
Innovation Pipeline
Research → Pilot → CUSO
A structured path that supports responsible innovation.
Why IgniteFI Fits
IgniteFI supports each stage of the LaunchPad pipeline by helping Fintech innovators prepare for the credit union market and facilitating collaboration with credit unions.
LaunchPad provides the platform that brings participants together.