- What
- Programme support.
- Who
- Early-stage fintech startups.
- Cost
- Equity
- Status
- Dormant
Checked · September 2026 · nbo.om · How we check ↗
In detail
NBO Fintech Accelerator is a corporate (bank-led) accelerator in Oman. Fintech accelerator run by National Bank of Oman with Al Jabr MENA — live banking environment, mentorship and regional exposure.
- Amount
- Programme support — amount not published
- Terms
- Varies
- Eligibility
- Early-stage fintech startups
- Sectors
- Digital Payments, WealthTech, Lending, Personal Finance, Fraud & Security
- Benefits
- Live banking environment
- Mentorship
- Regional exposure
- Status
- Dormant — Cohort 2 ended June 2026; nbo.om publishes no accelerator page today (checked September 2026)
What the source says
“© 2026 National Bank of Oman protected. All rights reserved.”
nbo.om · seen September 2026
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Sources
Primary source · nbo.om · Checked September 2026