Bridging the gab between regulation and innovation in the fintech industry

About FRA Sandbox

FRA Sandbox, established by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), is a digital ecosystem designed to foster innovation in the non-banking financial sector. It connects fintech startups, financial institutions, regulators, technology providers, and investors, creating a collaborative environment that drives sustainable growth and financial inclusion.

Empowering growth and financial opportunity for all

FRA Sandbox drives economic growth by enabling fintech startups to test products and models in a controlled environment with relaxed regulations, reducing time-to-market, costs, and ensuring early regulatory compliance.

For regulators, the Sandbox serves as a platform to mitigate risks, protect consumers, and monitor emerging trends, enabling the creation of adaptive regulatory frameworks that align with technological advancements.

Year-round access and collaboration

FRA Sandbox operates an always-open model, accepting applications year-round. It partners with experts, accelerators, and incubators to run hackathons and innovation programs while collaborating with regional and international regulators to drive growth and cross-border innovation.