Call For Applications: Visa Accelerator Program 2026 for African Startups ( Over $200,000 Value )
Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success in the dynamic world of FinTech with the Visa Accelerator Program. This groundbreaking initiative connects Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
Are you ready to disrupt the industry, revolutionize finance, and make an impact in the ecosystem? Join this exciting 3-months journey to propel your startup towards unprecedented growth and recognition. It’s time to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and forge a path to success in the vibrant FinTech landscape.
Benefits
- Gain access to a wide selection of product perks and discounts from over 100 vendors for a combined offer value of over $200,000 such as AWS with product credits, mentorship and fintech-specific trainng modules.
- Gain a competititve edge with a tailored program covering product design, marketing, finance, sales and more. Receive experts’ guidance and strategic insights to accelerate your startup’s growth and unlock its full potential.
- Gain access to 1:1 mentoring from experts and founders in the ecosystem from Africa and beyond. Learn from the experience of others to solve your challenges.
- Benefit from exclusive FinTech and payment trainign modules designed by Visa. Enhance your understanding of the fintech lanscape, payment ecosystem, and industry best practices. Startups will also get the chance to access Bisa’s developer portal and experiment with Visa products and services.
- Secure the funding you need to bring your innovative ideas to life. Showase your startup during the Demo Day and you could be considered for an investment opportunity by Visa, Plug and Play, and their wider Venture Capital community.
- Forge powerful partnerships that can drive your step forward. The program aims to open doors to valuable collaboration opportunites with industry leaders, innovative companies, and strategic partners.
Eligibility
If your team has already designed a minimum viable product related to the proposed areas, designed a minimum viable product related to the proposed challenges, or has a market-ready solution, you are the right fit for the program.
- Seed to Series A startups with at least an MVP;
- Building a solution addressing one of the themes;
- Market-tested solution that has gained traction;
- Existing operations in Africa or demonstrated commitment to expand in Africa.
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Application Process
All applicants will undergo two rounds of screening by the program team. In the first round, each application will be reviewed for program alignment, existing traction, founding team, and proposed synergies with Visa. Shortlisted startups will be invited to participate in a series of virtual interviews, and finalists will be notified ahead of the program kickoff.
Deadline: March 15, 2025
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