Applications open for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Program

Applications open for the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator Program

Cairo, Egypt: Visa, the leading global payments technology company is now accepting applications for start-ups to participate in the first cohort of the Visa Africa Fintech Accelerator program. The program is focused on startups operating in Africa and will run over 12 weeks twice a year with up to 20 startups per cohort. Startups up to Series A stage are encouraged to apply through the Visa website for a chance to gain unparalleled expertise, valuable industry connections, cutting-edge technology, and potential investment funding. Applications will close on August 25th and the first cohort will be announced in September. In line with Visa's pledge to invest $1 billion in Africa by 2027, the accelerator aims to strengthen Africa's payment ecosystem through innovations and technologies, focusing on digitizing economies, upskilling talent, and building capacity. Plug and Play, the world’s leading innovation platform, will serve as the program partner for the Visa Africa Accelerator. Throughout the 12-week program, Plug and Play will deliver valuable content, facilitate access to mentors, arrange one-on-one coaching sessions, and connect startups with a global and regional network of investors. The Visa Fintech Accelerator is looking for disruptive startups that operate and generate revenue within the African continent. Startups