Catapult : Inclusion Africa Acceleration Program for Fintech startups

Catapult : Inclusion Africa Acceleration Program for Fintech startups

Developed by InFiNe.lu member, the LHoFT Foundation , the programme targets startups focusing on financial inclusion in Africa, aiming to build bridges with Luxembourg’s Microfinance Industry, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance center.

Apply by September 15th to join the 5th edition of the LHoFT Fintech for Financial Inclusion acceleration programme which will be held in Luxembourg October 24-28, 2022.

The 10 selected Fintechs will have the opportunity to connect with partners, sponsors, investors, Microfinance institutions (MFI) and Public Financial Institutions (PFIs) and get InFiNe.lu mentorship!

This acceleration programme is a unique one-week bootcamp supporting 10 selected Fintech companies from all over Africa focusing on financial inclusion and keen to build bridges between Africa and Europe, highlighting their initiatives and very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre, where the potential is huge.

The 3-day program will end with a pitching session and evening gala at the Luxembourg Pavilion at the World expo 2020, in the presence of Luxembourg’s Minister of Economy and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, H.E. Franz Fayot.

Eligibility Criteria

Selected firms will have, at least, a demonstrable Minimum Viable Product (“MVP”) and will likely be in the pre-seed to seed stage of funding.

Companies must be active in the financial inclusion field, helping underserved and unbanked populations in Africa and the MENA region get access to financial products and services.

Companies will submit all necessary information to the LHoFT in order to assess the viability of the project, company, background of owners and key shareholders to limit the risks of non-compliance or doubtful application to the program.

Companies must agree and shall provide on-going performance metrics and business status for a period of three years post programme completion to the LHoFT for the purposes of programme evaluation.

The selected firm must guarantee that a founding team member, typically the CEO, will attend the programme for the duration of the 3 days.

Catapult: Inclusion Africa is particularly interested in hearing from firms in payments and related services.

Benefits

LHoFT will reimburse reasonable travel costs to reach Dubai, using Economy Class Airline Carrier, up to 2000€ per person/company (or equivalent).

The participants will be hosted in one of the best hotels in Dubaï, for the duration of the program.

Breakfast and lunches will be provided.

Probably some dinners as well.

Catapult: Inclusion Africa – 3 Days

In person, in Dubai

March 21st to 23rd, 2022

3-day boot camp – Costs are fully covered

When?

3 days training and networking Bootcamp, from March 21st to 23rd, run in Dubai, for selected Fintech firms working to improve financial inclusion in Africa.

Who?

The Bootcamp leverages both Luxembourg’s and Dubai’s Inclusive Finance and Fintech ecosystem, in order to support the selected firms in developing their businesses and achieving their inclusion goals

Why?

Connecting financial inclusion fintechs from MENA and Africa with key stakeholders like Microfinance Institutions, investors and industry experts. Learn how to become more efficient and effective in reaching underserved market segments.

What?

Building on the success and experience of past editions and other financial inclusion programs, this unique program is aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s financial centre. The program is fully funded by the Luxembourg Government.

How?

Delivered in collaboration with key stakeholders from the microfinance finance, fintech and traditional finance sectors, from Luxembourg and Dubai.


For more information and application details, see; Catapult : Inclusion Africa Acceleration Program for Fintech startups

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