Visa Innovation Program Europe Grant
In context
This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: the European Union and Europe.
A corporate innovation programme co-designed with Visa that sources and pilots fintech startups across Europe, offering proof-of-concept engagements and ecosystem access. This is a pilot/acceleration programme for early-stage fintech companies, particularly those in payments innovation.
About this grant
This pilot and acceleration programme supports early-stage fintech startups developing payments or financial innovation solutions. Eligible applicants are startups and small and medium-sized enterprises operating across the EU and wider Europe, at idea, research and development, prototype, pilot, pre-seed or seed stage. Selected companies receive proof-of-concept funding and access to an established payments ecosystem. Participants must be ready to engage in pilot activities and demonstrate alignment with the programme's innovation priorities. The programme is offered by an organisation based in Switzerland.
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Key requirements
- ✓Fintech startup focused on payments or financial innovation
- ✓Operating or willing to engage with Visa's ecosystem across Europe
- ✓Ready for proof-of-concept pilot engagement
- ✓Aligned with Visa's innovation priorities
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Visa Innovation Program Europe?
- Eligibility covers organisations in EU, EUROPE; startup, sme.
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