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The Scaling Hoslistic Inclusion In Fintech Transformation (SHIFT) program is now accepting applications. Interested candidates are encouraged to click here to apply and learn more about this opportunity.
Opportunity Details
SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) is a migration-focused support program for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia. We back ventures that already serve or are ready to pivot to serve women affected by migration and other vulnerable communities. Through results-based grants, tailored mentorship, investor connections, and global visibility, SHIFT helps fintechs strengthen their business, scale inclusive financial solutions, and drive lasting impact.
$10K Results-Based Grant: Flexible funding to implement solutions for women affected by migration.
Tailored Mentorship & Expert Support: Guidance from migration industry experts and peer learning to strengthen your business model, impact, and investment readiness.
Investor & Partner Access:Connect with 500+ investors and ecosystem partners interested in inclusive fintech solutions.
Access to the SIGMA platform: A key unique feature offering data-driven growth tracking, business model testing, and impact measurement tools.
Impact Measurement & Gender-Inclusive Practices: Capacity building to collect sex-disaggregated data, integrate gender KPIs, and design inclusive financial products.
Knowledge & Media Opportunities:Inclusion in case studies, podcasts, and docuseries to showcase impact.
Global Visibility: Exposure through Seedstars’ +1M network and partner channels.
Onsite Tech Ecosystem Opportunities:Invitations to key events in your region to network, showcase your venture, and explore partnerships.
SHIFT is open to growth-stage fintechs that meet the following criteria:
Operates in fintech or embedded fintech (offering financial services such as credit, insurance, payments).
Growth-stage company with proven traction and revenue.
Has raised funding in the past 12 months or is actively planning to raise capital.
For-profit and revenue-generating, with strong potential to scale.
Based in or operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), or Asia.
Already serves women affected by migration or Willing to pivot/scale products and services tailored to the financial needs of women affected by migration (WAM).Women Affected by Migration (WAM) includes: Women who migrate internally or across borders Women left behind when a family member migrates (e.g., spouse working abroad) Women in migration-impacted communities, including high emigration areas or remittance-dependent regions
Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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