CAF Financial Inclusion Lab 2026

About

The CAF Financial Inclusion Lab 2026 invites technology-based ventures to develop innovative digital solutions aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and education for the silver economy population in Latin America and the Caribbean, offering acceleration support and investment readiness opportunities.

Benefits

• 🎉Visibility — Opportunity to present at a virtual Pitch Day to key decision-makers
• 🚀Acceleration Program — Personalized support for business growth from January to May 2027
• 💼Investment Readiness — Potential participation in investment matchmaking programs starting May 2027
• 🛠️ Technical Support — Ongoing assistance to refine value propositions and impact strategies

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a legal entity with operations in a CAF member country
• Must be developing technology-based projects focused on financial inclusion and education
• Projects must be actively operating in the market and generating revenue
• Targeting the silver economy population (people aged 50 and over)

Participation Commitments

• 🗓️ Program Duration — Participation in the acceleration program from January to May 2027
• 📅 Pitch Day — Presenting initiatives on December 9, 2026
• 📈 Performance Evaluation — Engagement in investment readiness based on performance during the acceleration program

Target Region

Latin America and the Caribbean

Target Sector

Financial technology, digital solutions for financial inclusion