Deadline: August 15, 2025
The Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 is now accepting applications from high-potential fintech startups across the African continent. This three-month hybrid accelerator offers innovative startups a unique opportunity to scale rapidly with the support of Visa and top global partners.
Whether you’re working in embedded finance, sustainable payments, or SME empowerment, the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 is designed to help you go further, faster.
About the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5
The Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 – Cohort 5 is tailored for seed to Series A fintech startups that are building the future of commerce, payments, and financial inclusion in Africa. Selected participants will receive world-class mentorship, training, and access to tools and investment opportunities that accelerate their growth across the continent.
Key Focus Areas
Startups applying to the program should be working on solutions that align with one or more of the following innovation themes:
- Embedded Finance
- New Payment Flows
- SME and Merchant Empowerment
- Sustainable and Inclusive Finance
- Payment Infrastructure Enablement
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must:
- Be based in Africa or committed to expanding into African markets.
- Have a minimum viable product (MVP) or deployed product in the market.
- Show traction (customer base, pilot partners, or early revenues).
- Be led by founders ready to commit to the program and its growth goals.
Benefits of the Program
Selected startups for the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 will gain:
- Expert Mentorship: Tailored guidance from Visa and industry leaders.
- Training & Development: Targeted workshops on product, design, marketing, sales, and funding strategies.
- Technical Resources: Access to Visa’s developer tools and APIs.
- Over $200,000 in Perks: Credits from top cloud and tech vendors (e.g., AWS).
- Investment Opportunities: Exposure to Plug and Play, Visa, and top-tier VCs during Demo Day.
- Strategic Partnerships: Collaboration opportunities with global fintech and payments players.
Key Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Deadline | August 15, 2025 |
| Program Duration | 3 months (hybrid format) |
How to Apply
Applications for the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025 are now open. Interested fintech founders should prepare a compelling application that showcases their MVP, traction metrics, and alignment with the program’s focus areas.
💡 Final Thoughts
If you’re building the next big thing in African fintech and meet the eligibility requirements, don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the Visa Accelerator Program Africa 2025. It’s your chance to access capital, partners, and knowledge at a global scale.
Deadline to apply: August 15, 2025
For help with your application, contact grantsdatabase.org for proposal drafting, refining, and review.
