This annual program honors innovative U.S. fintech products in established companies with strong ties to Georgia that are driving growth and change in the financial industry.

Eligibility:
Open to mature companies with fintech products delivering impactful technology innovations.

Recognition Includes:

• Winners honored on stage at Fintech South – attendance required

• Features on Fintech South and TAG websites, social media, and press release

• Winners receive 2 comp passes

• Additional discounts on sponsorships and tickets

This Years Categories are:

Advance Award for AI: AI-Native Solutions, agent-based systems, or AI-Driven process improvements (e.g. CX)

Advance Award for Credit: Innovations across the credit lifecycle: marketing, analytics, application, origination, decisioning, closing, servicing

ADVANCE Award for Payments: Consumer or B2B payments, processing, fraud detection, exception handling, loyalty programs

ADVANCE Award for Digital Assets: Consumer or b2B use cases, back-office systems, transfers, and digital asset infrastructure

Submission Deadline: July 3, 2026