CAF Financial Inclusion Lab 2026

About

The CAF Financial Inclusion Lab 2026 invites technology-based ventures to develop innovative digital solutions aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and education for the silver economy population in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering acceleration support and investment readiness opportunities.

Benefits

• 🎉Visibility
  Opportunity to present at a virtual Pitch Day to key decision-makers
• 🚀Acceleration Program
  Personalized support for business growth from January to May 2027
• 💼Investment Readiness
  Potential participation in investment matchmaking programs starting May 2027
• 🛠️ Technical Support
  Ongoing assistance to refine value propositions and impact strategies

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a legal entity with operations in a CAF member country
• Must be developing technology-based projects focused on financial inclusion and education
• Projects must be actively operating in the market and generating revenue
• Targeting the silver economy population (people aged 50 and over)

Participation Commitments

• Participation in the acceleration program from January to May 2027
• Presenting initiatives on December 9, 2026
• Engagement in investment readiness based on performance during the acceleration program

Target Sector

Financial technology, digital solutions for financial inclusion

Target Location

Latin America and the Caribbean