Visa Accelerator Program for Fintech Startups (Africa)

• Grant Training
• Deadline – August 15, 2025
• CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Do you have a minimum viable product (MVP) or market-ready solution? If yes, then this accelerator program is built for you. Apply now!

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The Opportunity 

They’re on the hunt for game-changing startups building the future of FinTech. Solving big problems in any of these spaces:

• Unlocking New Payment Flows
• Embedded Finance
• Empowering Merchants & SMEs
• Payment Infrastructure Enablers
• The Future of Finance
• Sustainable & Inclusive Finance

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 Criteria

• Stage
  • – Startups from Seed to Series A with at least an MVP are welcome to apply.
• Solution
  • – Teams developing innovative solutions aligned with their 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.

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At Funding Square, we help African entrepreneurs and organizations access funding through three expert services:

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1. Grant Research Service – Get 50 tailored grant opportunities handpicked for your business or nonprofit, saving you time and effort.
2. Grant Proposal Writing – We craft compelling, funder-friendly proposals that grab attention and increase your chances of success.
3. Fundraising Business Plan – A powerful, funding-ready business plan designed to attract grants, loans, and investors.

Let’s turn your funding goals into reality!

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Contact us today by sending us an email at hello@fundingsquare.org