Discover the forefront of Japan’s Fintech evolution.

This comprehensive guide presents the results of the Japan Financial Innovation Award (JFIA) 2026, alongside a complete archive of winning initiatives since the award’s inception in 2020—offering an unprecedented look into the trends shaping Japan’s financial sector.

About the Japan Financial Innovation Award (JFIA) Established in 2020, JFIA recognizes groundbreaking advancements across the financial industry. Organized by FINOLAB, Japan’s premier Fintech hub, and supported by Dentsu Soken as a knowledge partner, the program evaluates hundreds of press releases each year. Selected by the FINOVATORS—an exclusive panel of industry experts—winners are chosen across three key categories (Startup, Financial Institution, and Collaboration) based on their innovativeness, growth potential, and industry-wide impact.