Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program 2026 (Cohort 6) (With up to $200,000 in Funding)

Applications are currently being accepted for the Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

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About Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program

Move yout fintech forward with the Visa Accelerator Program. The program gives you the tools, expertise and training to help scale your ideas and impact in Africa.

  • Sponsor Organisation: Visa

Benefits of Visa Africa FinTech 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.

Visa Africa FinTech Accelerator Program Requirements

Have a minimum viable product (MVP) or market-ready solution? This Program is built for you.

  • 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 Date and Process

  • Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

17 May, 2026

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