The international credit card corporation, Visa is hosting a FinTech accelerator in Africa.
The goal of the Visa Africa Accelerator Program is to provide innovative technologies, financing, and mentorship to the most promising financial technology firms on the continent. This is an opportunity you might want to look at if you have started or are actively developing a FinTech.
Startups engaged in payment flow digitisation, embedded finance, payment infrastructure enabling, sustainable and inclusive finance, and financial future shaping are specifically encouraged to apply for this Visa Africa Accelerator Program.
Open banking solutions and cross-border remittance assistance providers are among the options that are eligible for evaluation.
Advantages
BrandSpur technology and information news reports that the accelerator will provide numerous advantages to its participants, such as:
Access to over 100 vendors’ product benefits and discounts totalling more than $250,000.
Get professional advice on a variety of topics, including design, marketing, financing, and sales.
Receive guidance from founders from throughout Africa and beyond.
Benefit from Visa’s FinTech training course:
- Obtain capital for your startup’s operations.
- Join forces with pioneers and top businesses in the sector.
Qualifications
Startups that fit the following requirements are eligible for this program:
- It must fall somewhere between Series A and Seed.
- A Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is a must.
- The product needs to have traction and be tested in the market.
Having a business in Africa or a determination to grow there
The deadline for applications is March 15, 2025.
Click HERE to apply.
