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Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2025 for Fintech Startups.

Applications are now open for the 2025 Visa Africa Accelerator Program. 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.

Requirements

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.

Stage

Seed to Series A startups with at least an MVP(minimum viable product)

Solution

Building a solution addressing one of our themes

Traction

Market tested solution that has gained traction

Geography

Existing operations in Africa or demonstrated commitment to expand in Africa

Opportunity Areas

  • Unlocking New Payment Flows
  • Embedded Finance
  • Empowering Merchants & SMEs
  • Payment Infrastructure Enablers
  • The Future of Finance
  • Sustainable & Inclusive Finance

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 training modules.
  • Gain a competitive 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 training modules designed by Visa. Enhance your understanding of the fintech landscape, 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. showcase 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 opportunities with industry leaders, innovative companies, and strategic partners.

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025

APPLY HERE

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