Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity description
Applications are now open for the Visa Accelerator Program – Africa 2025. Do you have a minimum viable product (MVP) or a market-ready solution based in Africa? This Program is designed for you!
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-month 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 of the Visa Accelerator Program
- Knowledge & Expertise: Learn what it takes to win with a program that covers product design, marketing, finance, sales, and more. Get expert advice to grow faster and smarter.
- Mentorship: 1:1 sessions with founders and industry experts who’ve been in your shoes. Real advice. Real impact.
- Visa Training: Level up with Visa’s FinTech training, including access to the developer portal and solution expertise to help you build smarter with tools and insights that matter.
- Funding: Pitch your vision. Get noticed. Demo Day opens doors to potential investments from Visa, Plug and Play, and leading VCs.
- Partnerships: Collaborate with industry giants and game-changers. Build connections that actually move the needle.
- Product Perks: 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 mentorship and FinTech-specific training modules.
Eligibility for Visa Accelerator Program
- Startups from Seed to Series A with at least an MVP are welcome to apply.
- Teams developing innovative solutions aligned with our program themes are the perfect fit.
- If your product has been market-tested and is gaining traction, you’re in the right place.
- Startups with existing operations in Africa or a strong commitment to expand into African markets are highly encouraged to join.
Benefits
- Knowledge & expertise covering product design, marketing, finance, sales.
- 1:1 mentorship with founders and industry experts.
- Visa’s FinTech training and access to the developer portal.
- Funding opportunities with Visa, Plug and Play, and leading VCs.
- Collaborations with industry giants.
- A wide range of product perks and discounts valued over $200,000.
Eligibility criteria
- Startups from Seed to Series A.
- Teams developing innovative solutions in line with the program themes.
- Market-tested products gaining traction.
- Operations in Africa or strong commitment to expand into African markets.