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About the Trade Mission & Charlotte

We are planning to take a delegation of technology and financial services businesses to Charlotte, North Carolina in June 2026. 

The mission will coincide with Charlotte Fintech Week 8 -12 June 2026 which is anchored on the Fintech & Insurtech Generations Conference.  

The programme will include: 

  • One pass to attend the Fintech & Insurtech Generations Conference
  • A tailored schedule of 1:1 and group meetings with potential partners and customers
  • Site visits to high‑growth fintech and financial services organisations
  • Networking events with industry leaders and the local fintech community
  • In‑market briefings  

Charlotte is: 

  • The second‑largest banking hub in the United States, after New York
  • Home to 25+ major financial institutions, including Bank of America, Truist, Wells Fargo and leading fintechs such as LendingTree and AvidXchange
  • A fast‑growing fintech ecosystem, spanning insurtech, wealthtech and financial services technology
  • Home to 200+ financial services headquarters, supported by 232,000 finance professionals and 23,000 fintech workers
  • Projected to raise its sector valuations from $115bn (2021) to nearly $936bn by 2030
  • Already linked to Northern Ireland through a Memorandum of Understanding between both Chambers of Commerce, with Invest NI a member of the North Carolina Chamber. 

Who should consider participating the trade mission to Charlotte?

This trade mission is suitable for: 

  • Technology and financial services businesses looking to expand in North America
  • Businesses offering services and solutions to the financial services sector, including:
  1. Fintech
  2. Regtech
  3. Insurtech
  4. Cyber security
  5. Data analytics
  6. Artificial intelligence (AI)
  7. Digital transformation

Who is eligible to join the trade mission?

Our International Trade Calendar exhibitions and trade missions are open to all Invest Northern Ireland client companies that meet the eligibility criteria. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see How we support business. 
 
Spaces are limited and we will allocate on a first come, first served basis, subject to receiving your completed application form and payment. 

Cost

£500+VAT per company (up to a max of two company representative) 

Benefits of participating in the Fintech trade mission with us

By attending the trade mission with us, you will get: 

  • Business development support from our in-market team to develop a bespoke meeting programme
  • One delegate pass per company for the Fintech & Insurtech Generations Conference
  • Participation in networking events
  • Promotion of participation pre, during and post trade mission
  • Travel and accommodation grant assistance of £800 up to a max of two company employees* 

*This grant is subject to you completing a short evaluation questionnaire. 

Interested in participating?

To check your eligibility to participate, please answer these three questions.

Is your business eligible?

Answer the following questions to find out if you can apply.

Q1 - Is your business currently based in Northern Ireland?
Q2 - Can your product or service be sold to customers outside Northern Ireland?
Q3 - Are you an existing Invest Northern Ireland customer?

It is critical to understand any regulatory, compliance, and procedural issues that might affect your product or service in your target market.

A rule or regulation could stop you exporting, therefore it makes sense to find out before you spend any time or money exploring your export options.

Based on your answers your business is eligible to apply for this event.

Complete the following form and one of our international trade advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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Based on your answers, you should discuss your business’ support needs with an Invest NI advisor.

Complete the following form and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Sorry, based on your answers your business does not meet the eligibility criteria for support from Invest NI

Considering doing business with Northern Ireland? Find out more about Northern Ireland’s highly skilled talent, excellent infrastructure, competitive costs, and supportive, business-friendly environment – see Why Northern Ireland?

The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade offers a wide range of free export support. To find out more, visit great.gov.uk.

Based on your answers, your business is not eligible to receive support to attend this event.

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