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Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2025

Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2025

Applications for the 5th Cohort of the Visa Accelerator Program – Africa are now open! 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.

About VISA

We’re a trusted network and world leader in digital payments, with a mission to remove barriers and connect more people to the global economy. Because we believe that economies that include everyone, everywhere uplift everyone, everywhere. Our journey begins in 1958, the year that Bank of America launched the first consumer credit card program in the U.S. We expanded internationally in 1974 and introduced the debit card in 1975. In 2007, regional businesses around the world were merged to form Visa Inc. and, in 2008, the company went public in one of the largest IPOs in history. To...&nb... continue reading

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Visa Africa Accelerator Program

Application Deadline15 Aug 2025
TypeEntrepreneurs
SponsorVISA
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Visa Africa 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.


Requirements for Visa Africa Accelerator Program Qualification

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

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 Deadline

August 15, 2025

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to VISA on forms.office.com to apply

For more details, visit Visa Africa Accelerator Program webpage

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