Visa Innovation Program Europe

About

The Visa Innovation Program Europe is seeking fintech companies with market-tested solutions to address four key themes and partner with Visa and its clients in Southern Europe, offering opportunities for PoCs, mentorship, funding, and exposure to top conferences.

Benefits

• PoC/Partnership opportunities with Visa and its clients, access to new client base and business opportunities across Southern Europe, curated training and mentorship, introductions to selected investors, startup perks and essential tools, exposure and access to top fintech and payment conferences. Funding raised by participating fintech companies after joining the program either independently or through connections of Program Managers (Eleven and Tenity) has reached €387 million.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups and scale-ups with a market-tested solution addressing one of the four themes: Artificial Intelligence and Next-gen payment experiences, Embedded Finance and Commerce Empowerment, Money Movement Flows, and Sustainable and Inclusive Future. Must have an experienced team with entrepreneurial spirit and be dedicated to pilot collaboration with banks and enterprises. Must be located in Southern Europe (Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Spain, Turkey).