Introducing the Digital Finance Awards Belgium 2026

By Khadijah Khawar, Communication Manager, Fintech Belgium

Belgium’s digital finance landscape is evolving at breathtaking speed with startups, scale-ups and established companies exploring new ways to make financial services more efficient, secure and accessible. Behind the innovations, there are passionate teams working hard to solve real challenges for businesses and consumers alike.

On the 23rd of June 2026, the Digital Finance Awards Belgium will bring together established institutions, fast‑growing startups, scale‑ups and the brightest minds in finance technology for a night of recognition, networking and inspiration.

Created and organised by FinTech Belgium, the association by and for digital finance innovators in the country, these awards are the first and only platform dedicated exclusively to championing excellence in Belgium’s digital finance ecosystem.

Celebrating the Best of Digital Finance in Belgium

The Awards span a broad set of categories that highlight the ingenuity and impact of organisations across the fintech and finance technology spectrum:

• FinTech Startup of the Year

• FinTech Scale-Up of the Year

• FinTech Company of the Year

• Best FinTech & Financial Institution Collaboration

• PayTech Company of the Year

• WealthTech Company of the Year

• InsurTech Company of the Year

• RegTech Company of the Year

• Cybersecurity Company of the Year

• ID Verification & KYC Company of the Year

• Best Use of AI in Finance

• Digital Finance Leader of the Year

• ...and more categories covering the wider digital finance ecosystem.

From emerging innovators to established powerhouses and collaboration champions, these categories reflect the full spectrum of digital finance excellence from product innovation to leadership, ecosystem development and technological impact.

Why You Should Enter

In an age where digital solutions are redefining how consumers, businesses and institutions interact with money, recognition matters. Awards like these do far more than hang a trophy on the wall; they validate strategy, strengthen brand credibility, attract talent and partners and can open doors to new opportunities.

For Belgian fintechs and finance companies eager to establish themselves as leaders on both a national and European level, this is a powerful moment to step forward.

Equally, sponsorship opportunities present a unique chance for forward thinking organisations to align their brand with innovation and growth. Sponsors gain visibility among an audience of industry decision‑makers, investors, regulators and media, the very stakeholders shaping the future of finance in Belgium and beyond.

A Night of Celebration and Connection

The Digital Finance Awards Belgium culminate in a gala celebration on the 23rd of June that goes beyond trophies. It’s a gathering of minds, an opportunity to connect with peers, meet potential collaborators and celebrate the collective progress of an ecosystem that’s driving real transformation across financial services.

As digital finance continues to surge ahead, now is the moment for the Belgian industry to be recognised on its own stage. Whether you’re considering entering a category or exploring sponsorship, the Digital Finance Awards Belgium offer a platform to elevate your organisation and contribute to a vibrant future for finance innovation.

Submit your nomination and explore sponsorship options today: https://www.digitalfinanceawards.be/