VISA EVERYWHERE INITIATIVE GLOBAL INNOVATION PROGRAM 2024 FOR INNOVATIVE STARTUPS WORLDWIDE ($100,000 USD IN PRIZES)
Application Deadline: Varying by Region
Applications are now open for the 2024 Visa Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program. Visa Everywhere Initiative is an open innovation program that helps startups like yours unlock new opportunities — and can give you a global platform to demonstrate your ground-breaking solutions. The program first launched in the U.S. in 2015, and quickly expanded into a global program. To date, nearly 15,000 startups have applied to the program — many of which now work with Visa or its clients.
Seeking fintech startups offering innovative payment and commerce solutions for consumers and businesses across various domains:
Artificial Intelligence
Big Data/Open Banking
Cloud Computing
Digital Identity and Biometrics
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Fraud and Risk
Alternative Finance
Loyalty of the Future
Money Movers
Remittance
P2P and Transfers
Cross Border Payments
B2C (Disbursements)
B2B Payments Orchestration
Enablers (Commerce and Banking)
Online Marketplaces and Ecommerce
Embedded Finance
Core Banking and Bank Enablers
FinTech Aggregators
Digital Acceptance
BaaS
Neobanks and Brokerages
Neobanks/Digital Banks
MNOs
Digital Brokerages
Digital Wallets
Lending
Commercial Lending
BNPL
Consumer Lending
Capital Providers
Alternative Lending
Social, Creator, and Gaming
Creator Platforms and Services
NFT Marketplaces
Collectables
Gaming Wallets and Tokenization
In-Game Payments and Transactions
Gig Economy Enabler
Crypto
Crypto Exchanges
Crypto Enablers
Decentralized Finance and Blockchain
Web3
Other Categories
Urban Mobility
Risk
Prizes:
Two monetary prizes will be awarded during the global finals event celebrated on October 28th at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco.
Overall Winner: $100,000 USD
Audience Favorite: $20,000 USD (The overall winner is also eligible to win the Audience Favorite prize)
Global finalists will also be hosted by Visa at the TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion to exhibit together their companies in the Expo Hall with the following benefits:
(1) standing demo table or kiosk in the Expo Hall all 3 days
(1) 11” x 14” tabletop sign with sponsor logo
Founder pass
Access to complimentary partner wifi network and power
Access to Startup Exhibitor Lounge
Access to TechCrunch Disrupt press list
Inclusion in the Disrupt mobile app”
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Visa Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
Source: OFA
