Entries sought from startups

10-week Catalyst 2018 programme to be launched on June 22

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre (SG GSC) will launch 10 week-long Catalyst 2018-an accelerator programme to promote open innovation from June 22.

During the programme, the selected startups have to work on a 10 theme-based business challenges with guidance, coaching and mentoring from SG GSC's experienced subject matter experts. The 2018 edition of Catalyst invites fintech, technology start-ups and universities to take part in the digital transformation of the banking industry to deliver actionable solutions and insightful research, in areas of strategic interest to the banking industry.

Catalyst will provide participants with over 250 global business cases, spanning 16 countries, according to Rathnaprabha Manickavachagam, head of innovation, SG GSC.

Innovation experts

Catalyst aims at connecting innovation experts and enterprise-relevant technology startups with Societe Generale business leaders, to deliver actionable solutions and insightful research, in areas of strategic interest to the banking industry.

Website

Details could be obtained by visiting Societe Generale and Innovation on https://www.societeg enerale.com/en/digital- and-innovation. SG GSC is a 100% owned subsidiary of Societe Generale.