Call For Applications: Visa Accelerator Program
Unleash the full potential of your fintech startup and accelerate your journey to success with the Visa Accelerator program. This groundbreaking initiative serves as a bridge connecting Africa’s brightest minds with seasoned mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
Why Join the Program?
1. Knowledge and Expertise:
- Acquire a competitive edge with a customized program covering product design, marketing, finance, sales, and more.
- Receive guidance and strategic insights from experts to accelerate your startup’s growth.
2. Mentorship:
- Access 1:1 mentoring from experts and founders in the fintech ecosystem from Africa and beyond.
- Learn from the experiences of others to overcome challenges and enhance your entrepreneurial journey.
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3. Visa Specific Training:
- Benefit from exclusive Fintech and payment training modules designed by Visa.
- Enhance your understanding of the fintech landscape, payment ecosystem, and industry best practices.
- Explore Visa’s developer portal and experiment with Visa products and services.
4. Funding:
- Secure the funding needed to bring your innovative ideas to life.
- Showcase your startup during the Demo Day for potential investment opportunities from Visa, Plug and Play, and the wider Venture Capital community.
5. Partnership Opportunities:
- Forge powerful partnerships that can propel your startup forward.
- Open doors to valuable collaboration opportunities with industry leaders, innovative companies, and strategic partners.
6. Product Perks:
- Gain access to a diverse array of product perks and discounts from over 100 vendors, totaling over $200,000 in combined offer value.
- Enjoy benefits such as AWS product credits, mentorship, and fintech-specific training modules.
Who Should Apply?
- Teams with a minimum viable product related to the proposed challenges or a market-ready solution.
- Seed to Series A startups with at least an MVP.
- Existing operations in Africa or a demonstrated commitment to expanding in Africa.
Opportunity Areas:
We are looking for innovative companies addressing the following themes:
- Unlocking New Payment Flows:
- Digitize cash-intensive payments to create new commerce opportunities.
- Embedded Finance:
- Develop advanced intelligence solutions to enhance payment and finance experiences in B2C and B2B commerce models.
- Empowering Merchants and SMEs:
- Accelerate the growth of merchants and SMEs through digital payment solutions to foster financial inclusion.
- Payment Infrastructure Enablers:
- Solve the ground layers of payment infrastructure and key enabling services.
- The Future of Finance:
- Build at the frontier of payment and fintech by integrating cutting-edge technology.
- Sustainable and Inclusive Finance:
- Enhance payment technology to contribute to a more equitable and inclusive financial system.
Click HERE to Apply. Seize this opportunity to revolutionize finance, disrupt the industry, and make a lasting impact in the fintech ecosystem!