Overview

Welcome to the FRA Regulatory Sandbox—a dynamic platform designed for companies to unleash their innovation potential. Here, you can test your innovative products, services, and business models in a real-world environment, directly interacting with consumers and under the supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority of Egypt (FRA).

Our mission is to accelerate your journey to market by streamlining the introduction of new financial solutions, all while ensuring that regulatory compliance is seamlessly integrated from day one.

We create a unique environment where you can focus on what you do best— innovating—while we help protect consumers and market participants from the uncertainties that can arise in the fast-paced FinTech landscape. Embrace the opportunity to innovate with confidence and make a lasting impact in the financial sector.

Apply to the Regulatory Sandbox

What the Regulatory Sandbox Offers:

Evaluate Products and Services in a Controlled Environment

Gain the opportunity to assess your offerings within a regulated framework, ensuring compliance while testing.

Assess Business Model Viability and Technology Performance

Evaluate the appeal of your business model to consumers and measure the functionality of your technology in the marketplace.

Accelerate Market Entry with Cost Efficiency

Achieve a faster time-to-market while minimizing costs, streamlining your path to success.

Identify and Integrate Consumer Protection Measures

Receive guidance in identifying and implementing essential consumer safeguards within your new products and services.

We accept applications from firms that are:

Read our eligibility criteria

Authorized and Unauthorized Firms of All Sizes

Open to non-bank financial institutions, regardless of their authorization status or size, fostering innovation across the sector.

Focus on Non-Bank Financial Services

Open to companies that operate specifically within the non-bank financial services sector in Egypt or are targeting to enter the non-bank financial market in Egypt.

Technology-Driven Innovation

Open to companies that aim to deliver innovative solutions tailored to the needs of non-bank financial institutions, enhancing services for Egyptian consumers and enterprises.

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Regulatory Guidance

A gateway for aspiring innovators, allowing them to validate their ideas, understand eligibility criteria, and navigate the sandbox processes.

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Host a Hackathon

Hackathons organized under FRA Sandbox serve as innovation-driven competitions, bringing together creative minds to solve real-world challenges in the non-banking financial sector.

Host a hackathon

Visit the FAQ to learn how to test your ideas in a controlled, regulatory-friendly environment, including details on eligibility and applications.

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