SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) Program for growth-stage fintechs ($10K Results-Based Grant)

Application Deadline: October 1st, 2025

Applications at the moment are open for the SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) Program. SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) is a migration-focused assist program for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia. We again ventures that already serve or are able to pivot to serve girls affected by migration and different susceptible communities. Through results-based grants, tailor-made mentorship, investor connections, and international visibility, SHIFT helps fintechs strengthen their enterprise, scale inclusive monetary options, and drive lasting affect.

Requirements

SHIFT is open to growth-stage fintechs that meet the next standards:

Sectors

Operates in fintech or embedded fintech (providing monetary providers corresponding to credit score, insurance coverage, funds).

Stage

Growth-stage firm with confirmed traction and income.

Fundraising Readiness

Has raised funding in the previous 12 months or is actively planning to boost capital.

Business Model

For-profit and revenue-generating, with sturdy potential to scale.

Geographic Eligibility

Based in or working in Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East & North Africa (MENA), or Asia.

Impact Focus

Already serves girls affected by migration or Willing to pivot/scale services tailor-made to the monetary wants of ladies affected by migration (WAM)* * Women Affected by Migration (WAM) consists of: Women who migrate internally or throughout borders Women left behind when a member of the family migrates (e.g., partner working overseas) Women in migration-impacted communities, together with excessive emigration areas or remittance-dependent areas.

Benefits

$10K Results-Based Grant

Flexible funding to implement options for girls affected by migration.

Tailored Mentorship & Expert Support

Guidance from migration trade specialists and peer studying to strengthen what you are promoting mannequin, affect, and funding readiness.

Investor & Partner Access

Connect with 500+ buyers and ecosystem companions in inclusive fintech options.

Access to the SIGMA platform

A key distinctive characteristic providing data-driven progress monitoring, enterprise mannequin testing, and affect measurement instruments.

Impact Measurement & Gender-Inclusive Practices

Capacity constructing to gather sex-disaggregated knowledge, combine gender KPIs, and design inclusive monetary merchandise.

Knowledge & Media Opportunities

Inclusion in case research, podcasts, and docuseries to showcase affect.

Global Visibility

Exposure by way of Seedstars’ +1M community and accomplice channels.

Onsite Tech Ecosystem Opportunities

Invitations to key occasions in your area to community, showcase your enterprise, and discover partnerships.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) Program