Bankiffy 2026 - Cohort 01

About

A fintech accelerator program designed to empower entrepreneurs in Africa by providing them with the necessary tools, training, and performance-based funding to launch scalable financial solutions that promote inclusion and drive community impact. Participants will benefit from a comprehensive support system, including a white-label banking solution and a performance grant tied to user adoption.

Benefits

• 💰Performance Grant
  Each startup is eligible for a Performance Grant of up to $25,000, disbursed at $1 per new user completing three transactions.
• 🎓Training Program
  Receive $15,000 worth of guidance from successful founders to launch, grow, and scale your fintech venture.
• 🏢White Label Solution
  All teams get a fully funded, end-to-end white-label fintech solution valued at $50,000, enabling customization for financial inclusion.
• 🌐Ongoing Support
  Each team is provided with $15,000 in hosting credits for two years, along with expert tech and operational support.
• 📈KPI-Driven Monitoring
  Real-time performance monitoring ensures that funding is tied to actual user adoption and community impact.

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants must operate a registered business and commit full-time to a for-profit financial inclusion initiative
• Applicants must have a minimum educational qualification of a BSc degree, applicable to at least one team member if there are two co-founders
• Eligible applicants must be nationals and current residents of Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Ivory Coast, or Benin
• Each project submission should incorporate at least three essential financial services for promoting inclusion and expanding economic opportunities
• Every participating startup should have at least three full-time team members actively working on the project.

Participation Commitments

• Must submit an application for review by July 31, 2026
• Shortlisted candidates must participate in an online interview as part of the selection process
• Selected startups must commit to a one-month intensive training program
• Every participating startup should have at least three full-time team members committed to the program's duration.

Target Sector

Fintech and Financial Inclusion

Target Location

Open to fintech startups in various African countries