OpenAcceleratorAfrica-wide

Visa Accelerator Program (Africa) – Cohort 7

Visa

Amount or benefit
Not stated by funder
Deadline
Not announced
Where
Africa-wide (Nigeria eligible)
Apply on the official site

Who can apply

Seed to Series A fintech startups operating in Africa (or committed to expanding into African markets) with at least an MVP and market traction, building in themes such as new payment flows, embedded finance, merchant/SME tools and inclusive finance.

Applicant type
Business
Business stage
Early-stageGrowth
Location rule
Africa-wide (Nigeria eligible)
Africa-wide
Sectors
Technology & innovationBusiness & entrepreneurship

What you get

Not stated by funder

Notes
Mentorship, Visa training, product perks (~$200,000 combined value) and Demo Day access to investors; confirm the cohort is still accepting applications.

Deadline and status

Deadline
Not announced
Deadline details
Page invites applications for Cohort 7; no dates shown
Status
Open

How to apply

  1. Read the full criteriaOpen the funder's programme page (africa.visa.com) and read the eligibility rules and questions in full.
  2. Check your fitCompare the rules above with your business. See how it fits your profile.
  3. Prepare your applicationSave it for a step-by-step workflow and document checklist, then draft your answers in the Application Studio.
  4. Apply on the funder's own siteThe deadline is not announced yet. Check the official page for the next round. Apply at africa.visa.com. Never pay anyone to be considered.

Source and verification

Last verified
18 October 2026, on the funder's own page
Official page
africa.visa.com
From the official page
“Seed to Series A startups operating in Africa and post-MVP are encouraged to apply.”

Details change. Confirm everything on the official site before applying.

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