Visa Innovation Program Europe

About

The Visa Innovation Program Europe is seeking fintech companies with market-tested solutions to address four key themes and partner with Visa and its clients in Southern Europe, offering opportunities for PoCs, mentorship, funding, and exposure to top conferences.

Benefits

• 🤝PoC/Partnership Opportunities
  PoC/Partnership opportunities with Visa and its clients, access to new client base and business opportunities across Southern Europe
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  curated training and mentorship
• 💰Investor Access
  introductions to selected investors
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  startup perks and essential tools
• 🎤Publicity Opportunities
  exposure and access to top fintech and payment conferences
• 💰Funding
  Funding raised by participating fintech companies after joining the program either independently or through connections of Program Managers (Eleven and Tenity) has reached €387 million.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups and scale-ups with a market-tested solution addressing one of the four themes: Artificial Intelligence and Next-gen payment experiences, Embedded Finance and Commerce Empowerment, Money Movement Flows, and Sustainable and Inclusive Future.
• Must have an experienced team with entrepreneurial spirit and be dedicated to pilot collaboration with banks and enterprises.
• Must be located in Southern Europe (Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Turkey).

Target Sector

Fintech

Target Location

Southern Europe (Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Turkey)