Deadline: August 15, 2025
Applications are open for the Visa Accelerator Program – Africa 2025. Do you have a minimum viable product (MVP) or market-ready solution based in Africa? This Program is built 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-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
- 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
- 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.
Application
Think you have what it takes? Apply now and be part of the future of FinTech innovation.
For more information, visit Visa Accelerator Program.
