About the Fintech revolution in Africa with the Visa Accelerator program
This groundbreaking initiative connects Africa’s brightest minds with experienced mentors, cutting-edge technology, and unparalleled investment opportunities.
Unlock your startup’s potential and fast-track your success by Joining us on this exciting 3-months journey to propel your startup towards unprecedented growth and recognition.
Benefits of the Visa Accelerator Program 2023
Knowledge and expertise: Gain a competitive edge with a tailored program covering product design, marketing, finance, sales and more.
Mentorship: Gain access to 1:1 mentoring from experts and founders in the ecosystem from Africa and beyond.
Visa specific training: Enhance your understanding of the fintech landscape, payment ecosystem, and industry best practices. Startups will also get the chance to access Visa’s developer portal and experiment with Visa products and services.
Funding: Secure the funding you need to bring your innovative ideas to life.
Partnership opportunities: Forge powerful partnerships that can drive your startup forward.
Product perks: Gain access to a wide selection of product perks and discounts from over 100 vendors for a combined offer value over $200,000.
Target Group
Seed to Series A startups with at least an MVP
Building a solution addressing one of our themes
Market tested solution that has gained traction
Existing operations in Africa or demonstrated commitment to expand in Africa
What to expect
Format
The program will be delivered in a hybrid format and will last for 3-months in total. It will include an onboarding week, 10 virtual focus weeks, an investor week and an in-person Demo Day. Other in-person events maybe be organized during the duration of the program such as city meetups or other country or regional events.
Language
This program will be run primarily in English; however, we can explore providing language support in case your startup may need the help of our in-market country teams. Please note the interview process will be conducted entirely in English.
Application Deadline
Closes August 25, 2023
Timeline
Oct 2nd - Dec 22, 2023
Find the application form here