About Visa Accelerator Program- Africa
Opportunity Details
- Date Published: July 03, 2025
- Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
- Category: Training
- Eligible Locations: Africa
Do you have a minimum viable product (MVP) or market-ready solution based in Africa? This porgam 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.
- Sponsor Organisation: Visa
Benefits of Visa Accelerator Program- Africa
- 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.
Visa Accelerator Program- Africa Requirements
Stage
- Startups from Seed to Series A with at least an MVP are welcome to apply.
Solution
- Teams developing innovative solutions aligned with our program themes are the perfect fit.
Traction
- If your product has been market-tested and is gaining traction, you're in the right place.
Geography
- Startups with existing operations in Africa or a strong commitment to expand into African markets are highly encouraged to join.
Application Date and Process
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Application Deadline
15 August, 2025
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