Apply Now: Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2023 for Fintech Startups

 Application Deadline: August 25, 2023

Accelerate your fintech startup's growth and achieve unparalleled success with the groundbreaking Visa Accelerator program in Africa. This exceptional initiative connects the brightest minds on the continent with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unmatched investment opportunities. If you're ready to revolutionize finance, disrupt the industry, and make a real impact, join this exciting 3-month journey to propel your startup to new heights in the vibrant fintech landscape.

Program Requirements:

• Your team must have designed a minimum viable product (MVP) related to the proposed challenges or have a market-ready solution.
• Startups in the Seed to Series A stage with at least an MVP are eligible to apply.
• Your solution should address one of the specified themes.
• A market-tested solution that has gained traction is preferred.
• Applicants must have existing operations in Africa or demonstrate a commitment to expand within the continent.

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Opportunity Areas:

• Unlocking new payment flows.
• Embedded Finance.
• Empowering merchants and SMEs.
• Payment Infrastructure Enablers.
• The Future of finance.
• Sustainable and Inclusive Finance.

Program Benefits:

1. 1. Knowledge and Expertise: Gain a competitive edge through a tailored program covering various aspects like product design, marketing, finance, and sales. Expert guidance and strategic insights will unlock your startup's full potential.

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3. 2. Mentorship: Access 1:1 mentoring from experienced experts and founders in the African fintech ecosystem, as well as beyond. Learn from their experiences and find solutions to your challenges.

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5. 3. Visa Specific Training: Benefit from exclusive Fintech and payment training modules designed by Visa. Expand your understanding of the fintech landscape, payment ecosystem, and industry best practices. Startups will also get the opportunity to access Visa's developer portal and experiment with Visa products and services.

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7. 4. Funding: Showcase your startup during the Demo Day and stand a chance to secure the funding needed to bring your innovative ideas to life. Visa, Plug and Play, and the wider Venture Capital community may consider investing in your startup.

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9. 5. Partnership Opportunities: Unlock doors to valuable collaboration opportunities with industry leaders, innovative companies, and strategic partners, which can propel your startup forward.

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11. 6. Product Perks: Gain access to a wide selection of product perks and discounts from over 100 vendors, with a combined offer value over $200,000. Offers include credits from Google Cloud, HubSpot, and others.

Program Duration:

The program will last for 3 months in total, delivered in a hybrid format. It includes:

• Onboarding week
• 10 virtual focus weeks
• Investor week
• In-person Demo Day
• Possible in-person events like city meetups or country/regional events.

Selection Process:

• All applicants undergo two rounds of screening by the program team.
• The first round involves reviewing applications for program alignment, existing traction, founding team, and proposed synergies with Visa.
• Shortlisted startups will be invited to participate in virtual interviews, and the finalists will be notified before the program kickoff.

Application Deadline: August 25, 2023

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to transform your fintech startup and take it to new heights. Please click here to Apply now for the Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2023!