Fiji Innovation Hub

30/08/2026

🚀 Pacific businesses, this opportunity is for you!

Applications are open for the Business Exhibition at the Pacific E-Commerce Symposium 2026. Showcase your innovation, connect with regional stakeholders, and be part of the conversations shaping the future of digital trade in the Pacific.

📅 Applications close: 18 September 2026.

Pacific businesses, this one is for you!

Are you working in e-commerce across the Pacific? The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is offering sponsored spots at the Business Exhibition of the inaugural 2026 Pacific E-commerce Symposium in Suva, Fiji.

The Pacific E‑commerce Symposium will bring together businesses, forum member governments, and partners to connect, learn, and unlock new opportunities for digital growth across the Pacific. It will be held from 30 November - 4 December in Suva, Fiji.

This is your opportunity to showcase your products and innovations directly to policymakers, development partners, donors, and regional organizations, all in one room.

Fintechs, start-ups, logistics providers, digital platforms, retailers, if your business supports or enables e-commerce in the Pacific, we want to hear from you.

🔗Find the full Call for Proposals here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QS6qBgBkBYqOKJQe4Yq3tGQDb67kDRoG/view?usp=sharing

⏰ Deadline for Proposals : 18 September 2026 – 11:59pm Fiji Time.

30/08/2026

📢 Opportunity for organisations working in digital trade and e-commerce across the Pacific!

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is inviting proposals for panel discussion sessions at the inaugural Pacific E-Commerce Symposium 2026, to be held in Suva, Fiji, from 30 November to 4 December 2026.

If your organisation is driving , , -commerce, , , skills, or to , this is a valuable platform to share insights and contribute to shaping the future of digital trade in the Pacific.

🗓️ Proposal deadline: 18 September 2026

Calling all stakeholders working on e-commerce in the Pacific!

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is now accepting proposals for panel discussion sessions at the inaugural 2026 Pacific E commerce Symposium, taking place 30 November - 4 December 2026 in Suva, Fiji.

The Pacific E commerce Symposium will bring together Forum member governments, businesses, development partners, and regional stakeholders to exchange experiences, build partnerships, and accelerate e commerce and digital trade development across the Pacific.

If your organisation is implementing programs or projects aligned with the Pacific Regional E-commerce Strategy and Roadmap across digital infrastructure, trade logistics, legal and regulatory frameworks, electronic payments, skills development, or access to finance, this is your opportunity to share lessons learned, showcase innovative approaches, and engage with governments, donors, and regional partners working towards the same goals.

📎 Find the full Call for Proposals here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yyh7cbSV_h1UxW6eWz5dpthsMldoayG1/view?usp=sharing

📅 Submission deadline: 18 September 2026

27/08/2026

🤝 FDB Joins as Sponsor for Fiji Innovation Hub.

The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) and the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has officially formalized a partnership to support the Fiji Innovation Hub's Year 2 programme, with a sponsorship contribution of $50,000 to go towards key innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives.

The FIH Year 2 initiatives include programmes, , programme, Startup World Cup and the Festival, alongside ongoing incubation and ecosystem-building programmes.

"Through the Fiji Innovation Hub, we are empowering local talent to solve local challenges, strengthen financial inclusion and contribute to Fiji’s long-term resilience. We welcome FDB’s support as a strong vote of confidence in our entrepreneurs and innovators." – RBF Governor, Mr Ariff Ali

“Innovation is one of the strongest drivers of productivity, competitiveness and sustainable growth. By supporting the Fiji Innovation Hub, we are investing in entrepreneurs, new ideas and practical solutions that can create lasting economic and social impact for Fiji. At Fiji Development Bank, we understand that access to finance is often one of the greatest challenges faced by entrepreneurs and innovators seeking to bring their ideas to life. While this partnership focuses on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, FDB is concurrently developing a financing solution designed to better support emerging businesses and innovators.” - FDB CEO, Mr Filimone Waqabaca

Together, we look forward to supporting the next generation of innovators, entrepreneurs and startups as they build solutions that contribute to Fiji's economic growth and resilience.

To learn more about this partnership, visit the RBF Press Release - https://www.rbf.gov.fj/press-release-no-24-rbf-and-fdb-partner-to-advance-fijis-innovation-ecosystem/
and the FIH website - https://fijiinnovationhub.com/

26/08/2026

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The inaugural Fiji Innovation Hub recognized individuals, startups, founders, and organizations that have made outstanding contributions to innovation and entrepreneurship in Fiji.

Congratulations to our 2026 recipients:
⭐ Rising Star: Voli
🌱 Innovation for Good: Victorious People Co-operative -Solesolevaki
🏅 Innovation of the Year: PayLoop
👩‍💼 Ecosystem Champion of the Year: Ms. Annmaria Gukisuva
🎤 People's Choice Award – Pitch of the Day: Victorious People's Co-operative - Solesolevaki

These awards celebrate the innovators, builders, supporters, and changemakers helping shape Fiji's innovation future.

Congratulations once again to all recipients and nominees!

26/08/2026

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Meet Thirdroc, a licensed peer-to-peer lending platform connecting directly with lenders through a secure and regulated digital marketplace.

The team has built a that while providing businesses with an alternative pathway to .

Since entering the , ThirdRoc has completed key corporate, governance, legal and operational milestones. Its platform is largely operational, underwriting capabilities are in place, and early customer interest has already been generated through a waitlist.

What's next? ThirdRoc has finalized its credit policy, submitted its sandbox testing plan and has commenced a waitlist to enable pilot lending.

20/08/2026

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Meet , a mobile digital brokerage platform making investing more accessible through fractional ownership of shares.

The team has built a working that simplifies onboarding, funding, and investing. They have also progressed integrations with M-PAiSA, MyCash and ANZ e-gate while engaging with the South Pacific Stock Exchange on trading access.

Since joining the , Voli has moved from concept to a functional platform, established its business entity and laid the foundations for future operations.

What's next? The team will begin testing its platform with investors, demonstrating how fractional investing can increase participation in Fiji's capital markets.

Founders: Shóheb Begg, Gomas, Shivam Goundar, Mohammed Nafiz Beg

20/08/2026

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Meet , an electric bike-sharing platform providing affordable, transport through smart-bike technology and mobile applications.

The team has built a solution that offers a convenient, zero-fuel transport option for short urban journeys.

Through the , Qaqi Mai progressed beyond the concept stage and into live testing readiness. The team has established a partnership with Tech360 and is preparing its smart-bike fleet for public testing.

What's next? Public testing will begin later this year, followed by sandbox application submissions and expansion into additional urban areas.

Founder: Eliki R. Dakuitoga

20/08/2026

The recently opened by the Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Manoa Kamikamica, emphasizing the significance of innovation for Fiji's development. "This is a strategic and intentional investment by the Government, the Reserve Bank and our partners to build the foundations of Fiji's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. On the 13th of August, we opened a physical space. Today, we are showcasing the community that will bring that space to life."
The event gathered policymakers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and development partners to discuss how innovation fosters economic growth, inclusion, and resilience.

Two engaging helped open the event by exploring the role of in Fiji's future.
The first panel, "Why Innovation Matters," brought together ecosystem partners including Ms Catherine Jones, CEO of Creative HQ, Mr Fakhrul Islam, Programme Manager at UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), and Mr Admond Chandra, COO of HFC Bank, to discuss why organisations continue to invest in and support innovation, and how collaboration strengthens Fiji's entrepreneurial landscape.

The second panel, "Reflections from Year One of the Fiji Innovation Hub," featured Ms Anmaria Gukisuva, Mr Oris Samoce, Mr Francis Danny Gomas, Ms Alexendra Naisara Grey, and Mr Rakin Wahed who shared insights and lessons learned from initiatives including the , , , and Fiji.

Together, the conversations highlighted the importance of partnerships, experimentation, and community in building a thriving innovation ecosystem.

Thank you to all our panellists for sharing their experiences and insights.

19/08/2026

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Meet , a digital cashbook and data infrastructure engine designed to help informal businesses record daily transactions, build financial identities, and unlock capital.

By providing micro-entrepreneurs with a zero-cost tool, SEDE captures authentic operational data at the source. This data feeds directly into high-margin institutional analytics: enabling banks to underwrite unbanked merchants, giving governments visibility into informal commerce, and providing development partners like UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji / UN Women Pacific with real-time impact metrics.

Having validated workflows with around 50 market vendors and finalized its scalable architecture during the , SEDE is embarking on a 50-user pilot in municipal market hubs to deepen daily retention, refine its credit and macroeconomic dashboards, and lay the foundation for integrated digital payment integration.

Founders: Orisi Samoce; Tora; Orion Engleton

19/08/2026

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Meet , a multi-country digital capital marketplace designed to connect diaspora and overseas investors with verified Fiji-based businesses, projects and investment opportunities.

Diastrata is building end-to-end digital infrastructure for the investment lifecycle - supporting investor and business onboarding, investment discovery and participation, digital wallets, escrow arrangements, controlled fund releases, repayments and investor distributions.

Throughout the , Diastrata Capital has progressed from developing its core marketplace into strengthening the governance, compliance, treasury and operational foundations required to support secure and transparent cross-border investment.

What's next? Diastrata Capital will move towards controlled testing, validating the end-to-end investment lifecycle and the platform's ability to connect global capital with productive local opportunities.

Founder: Ashneel Kumar