Toronto, Canada – October 26, 2025 – The Global Centre for Fintech Innovations – Canada is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural Emerging Leaders Fellowship, a prestigious and fully funded two-month online program set to empower the next generation of Fintech and AI visionaries from Africa, Asia, North America, and Europe.
Designed for ambitious emerging leaders eager to drive transformative change at the intersection of technology, leadership, and global impact, the Fellowship will run from October 1 to November 30, 2025. Open to applicants worldwide and free of charge, the 100% online program, with successful participants awarded a Certificate of Fellowship upon completion.
“We believe that breakthrough innovation happens when bold ideas meet practical execution. This fellowship is about equipping future leaders with the tools, network, and mentorship they need to turn vision into real-world impact,” stated Dr. Kwami Ahiabenu, Director of the Global Centre for Fintech Innovations.
Program Highlights:
- Industry-led training in Fintech systems and AI technologies
- Leadership development focused on ethical entrepreneurship and innovation
- Personal mentorship from leading global experts
- Capstone projects tackling real-world challenges in Fintech or AI
- Final pitch events before a panel of esteemed global judges
The Fellowship’s unique structure includes one month of intensive core learning and leadership development, followed by a month dedicated to project execution and mentorship—culminating in a final showcase of participant innovations.
Key Benefits:
- Direct learning from top Fintech and AI experts
- Membership in a diverse, mission-driven cohort of global changemakers
- Opportunity to build a portfolio-worthy innovation project
- Lifetime alumni network membership
- Recognition from a leading international institution
Applications are now open for emerging leaders eager to shape the future of Fintech and AI on a global stage. For more information, program updates, or to apply, please visit https://globalfintechinnovations.com/
About Global Centre for Fintech Innovations – Canada:
The Centre is a leading international platform dedicated to advancing fintech and AI excellence through education, innovation, and global collaboration.
List of 2025 Cohort
- Mohammad Yeasbir Choudhury https://www.linkedin.com/in/yeasbir
- Md. Khaled Saifulla https://www.linkedin.com/in/khaled-saifulla
- Sunil Chinnayyagari https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunil-chinnayyagari
- Rashedul Haque Chowdhury https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashedul-haque-chowdhury-24380872
- Issa Niang https://www.linkedin.com/in/issaniang11/
- Joel Yeboah Ofosu https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-ofosu-yeboah-fmva-mphil-962261153
- IFEANYI NWEKE https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeanyi-clement-nweke-b3125ab5?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BnptzH0%2BQR32Qvl18d0EDzQ%3D%3D
- Babu Marma https://www.linkedin.com/in/babu-marma-cdfp-971a6a1a5/
- Chiranjib Chowdhury https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccp-buet
- SUMAN DAS https://www.linkedin.com/in/suman-das-762a5b6b/
- A K M Rezaul Karim https://www.linkedin.com/in/a-k-m-rezaul-karim-4662609/
- Md. Anisuzzaman https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisuzzaman-md-568513164/
- Chiranjib Chowdhury https://www.linkedin.com/in/ccp-buet
- Victor Magoto https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-magoto-766205273
- Livingstone Xetor https://www.linkedin.com/in/livingstone-edward-xetor-lex-8778a1202
- Md Abdul Mumin https://www.linkedin.com/in/mumin737
- Muhammad Oarisul Hasan Rifat https://www.linkedin.com/in/muhammad-oarisul-hasan-rifat-cisa-05995124/
- Ashish Kumar Roy https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashish-kumar-roy-048a7186/
- Abimbola Olaniran https://www.linkedin.com/in/abimbola-olaniran-md-phd-nca-gen-ai-llm-emba-p-m-p-83863915/
- Ogochukwu Nwamata https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogochukwu-nwamata-39a620235
- Abdulrahman usman idris https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdulrahman-idris-usman-98588b2b8
- Smart Azubuike https://www.linkedin.com/in/smartazubuike/
- Avinash Rathod
