Vision

Fostering Innovation Through Partnership

Rideau FinTech Ventures is a Canada–Ireland partnership driving responsible innovation in Open Banking, Embedded Finance, and Digital Advisory. We achieve this through applied research, talent development, and pilot-driven collaboration.

Connecting Canadian and Irish academic institutions, industry leaders, and financial organizations, our mission is to advance digital transformation in financial services by combining research excellence with real-world application. This cross-border effort leverages Canada's evolving open banking framework and Ireland's dynamic fintech ecosystem to foster innovation, expand market access, and support policy-informed development.

Based in the tech hubs of Ottawa and Dublin, our expert team powers digital banking, open finance, robo trading, and cybersecurity solutions for the next wave of banking and finance.

A Timely Response to Industry Evolution

As financial services undergo rapid technological and regulatory shifts, Rideau FinTech Ventures provides a structured platform to align academic research with industry needs, strengthening public-private collaboration. We develop scalable, secure, and inclusive financial solutions, preparing a highly skilled, future-ready workforce. Our blended funding model and clear governance ensure we deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Rideau FinTech Ventures deliver innovative solutions across digital banking, open finance, robo trading, cybersecurity, and education. Our approach combines advanced technology with expert knowledge.

Rideau FinTech Ventures focuses on applied research, pilot projects, and education in several high-impact domains. We explore Open Banking (frameworks, data governance, consumer control), Open Finance (expanding financial data ecosystems), Embedded Finance (seamless financial services within digital platforms), and Robo-Advisory (automated, AI-enabled financial guidance and wealth management). These areas represent structural shifts in financial services and align with policy objectives in both Canada and the EU.

In today's fast-paced, tech-driven world, staying ahead in digital innovation is crucial, especially in finance. The rise of digital banking, open finance, robo trading, and cybersecurity transforms how we manage and access money. At Rideau FinTech Ventures, we create cutting-edge solutions for these shifts.

Education and Capacity Building: Investing in the Talent Pipeline

To support sustainable innovation, Rideau FinTech Ventures co-develops education programs that meet evolving industry needs. We propose a dual master's degree in Digital Financial Services, along with industry-relevant micro-credentials and executive training. Students also gain opportunities to participate in applied research and pilots. This approach supports talent mobility, addresses critical skills gaps, and reinforces cross-border knowledge exchange.