Global Innovation Program for 2023 for Innovative Startups Worldwide ($500,000 in Prizes) under the Visa Everywhere Initiative

varying is the deadline for applications. | Global Innovation Program for 2023 for Innovative Startups Worldwide ($500,000 in Prizes) under the Visa Everywhere Initiative

Startups are given the goal of resolving payments and commerce problems for Visa, clients, and customers globally as part of the open innovation program Visa globally. It offers a first-rate international stage on which you can present the world with your ground-breaking innovations.

Title:	Global Innovation Program for 2023 for Innovative Startups
Nationality:	Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Amount:	Grant of up to $500,000
Deadline:	June 1st, 2023
	
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Requirements:

Visa is searching for goods that offer both consumers and companies cutting-edge payment and commerce solutions.

They consist of, but are not restricted to:

Digital service enablers and digital issuers

• Blockchain and cryptocurrency
• Crowdfunding
• Banking as a service
• BIN sponsors
• Issuer/ Processors
• Program managers
• Digital issuance

Digital issuance

• Blockchain and cryptocurrency
• Alternative lending
• Personal financial management
• Money transfer and remittance
• Digital banking (aka neobanks)
• Digital wallets, P2P, and transfers
• Employee benefits
• Payables
• Corporate cards (aka expense management)

Value-add for merchants and/or consumers in regard to finance

• Data and analytics
• ID, authentication, and security
• InsurTech
• Loyalty
• Merchant services and tools
• Process and pay infrastructure

• Retail technology

Small/medium-sized business

• Money movement (disbursements, intra-account, P2P vendor, payments)
•  Acceptance (e-commerce, mobile acceptance)
• Risk management (chargebacks, etc.)
• Brand management (community building, etc.)

New categories

• Sustainable Fintechs
• Urban Mobility
• Risk

Prizes:

During the global finals competition held on September 19 at the TechCrunch Disrupt conference in San Francisco, three cash awards will be given out.

• Overall Champion: US$50,000
• Favorite Prize: $10,000 USD (The Audience Favorite prize is also open to the overall winner and the Visa Direct winner.)
• Direct Visa: $10,000 USD

The following advantages are available to global finalists that are hosted by Visa at the TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion to present their businesses side by side in the Expo Hall:

• (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

How to Apply

Apply here

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