Zone2Boost

Zone2Boost operates as an open innovation program designed to identify and foster promising technological initiatives within the financial services and commerce sectors. It primarily builds a collaborative ecosystem, offering support and resources to startups developing solutions relevant to payments, banking, and retail. This framework aims to accelerate the development and market integration of new business models and technologies.

The program originated from a strategic insight shared by a consortium of established industry players. CaixaBank, Global Payments, and Ingenico Group collaboratively launched Zone2Boost in late 2019, pooling their expertise and resources. Their collective goal was to create a structured vehicle for external innovation, recognizing the rapid evolution within fintech and the need to engage with agile startups to drive future solutions.

Zone2Boost serves as a platform for emerging companies and entrepreneurs specializing in financial technology and commercial innovation. It provides selected startups with mentorship, resources, and access to a broader market, thereby supporting their growth and scaling. The company’s vision is to continuously fuel the ecosystem with novel ideas and enable the successful integration of disruptive technologies into the mainstream financial and commercial landscapes.