Visa Africa Accelerator Program 2025 (Cohort 5): Applications Open

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About the Opportunity:

The Visa Accelerator Program – Africa, now open for applications for its 5th cohort, is a three-month fintech accelerator tailored for Seed to Series A startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or market-ready solution. Visa aims to empower African fintech innovators with mentorship, technology tools, training, and investment opportunities, culminating in a Demo Day where startups pitch to Visa, Plug and Play, and VCs.

Key Benefits:

Specialized training in product design, marketing, finance, and sales tailored for fintech startups.
One-on-one mentorship with fintech founders and industry experts.
Access to Visa’s developer tools and fintech platform perks (~$200,000 value, including credits from AWS and others).
Funding exposure via Demo Day with Visa, Plug and Play, and leading venture capitalists.
Strategic partnerships with major players that can scale your business.

Who Should Apply:

Teams with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or market-ready solution.
Startups at Seed to Series A stage with demonstrated traction.
Businesses solving issues in themes like payments, embedded finance, commerce enablement, and inclusive finance.
Startups based in Africa or committed to expanding in African markets.

Application Details:

August 15, 2025

How to Apply: Visit Visa’s official Africa Accelerator page and submit your application—be ready with your MVP, pitch deck, and a 2–3 minute video outlining your solution.

Why This Is Huge for Hustlers:

A fast-track to financing, powerful tools, and fintech credibility.
Built by fintech global leaders—Visa and Plug and Play offer unmatched industry access.
Opportunity to user-test and scale real solutions in challenging and fast-evolving African markets.
Winning here opens big doors—for investment, partnerships, and growth.