Digital Products and Innovation Grant
In context
This call is open to startups, small and medium-sized businesses and non-profits and 1 other, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Africa.
This grant funds catalytic investments in innovative digital financial products and services that advance financial inclusion in Africa, with explicit focus on underserved populations including women and micro and small businesses. The programme supports fintech and digital finance innovation as a means to expand economic access and opportunity.
About this grant
This grant supports catalytic investment in digital financial products and services that expand access to finance across Africa. The call prioritises solutions benefiting women and micro or small enterprises through fintech and digital finance innovation. Startups, small and medium-sized enterprises, nonprofits and social enterprises may apply. Applicants must be active across African markets and demonstrate alignment with financial inclusion goals. The digital product or service must show genuine innovation and serve women or micro and small businesses as primary beneficiaries. Grants and blended finance instruments are available. The call welcomes applications from idea and research stage through to Series A funding rounds.
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Key requirements
- ✓Innovative digital financial product or service with demonstrated potential for scale
- ✓Primary focus on underserved populations: women, micro and small businesses
- ✓Alignment with financial inclusion objectives in African markets
- ✓Clear pathway to sustainability and market viability
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Digital Products and Innovation?
- Eligibility covers organisations in AFRICA; startup, sme, nonprofit, social-enterprise.
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