Visa Everywhere Initiative is an open innovation program that helps startups like yours unlock new opportunities — and can give you a global platform to demonstrate your ground-breaking solutions. The program first launched in the U.S. in 2015, and quickly expanded into a global program. To date, nearly 15,000 startups have applied to the program — many of which now work with Visa or its clients.
Table of Content- VISA Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
- Benefits of VISA Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
- Requirements for VISA Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
- Application Deadline
- How to Apply
VISA Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
| Application Deadline | Not Specified |
| Funding Type | Partially Funded |
| Type | Entrepreneurs |
| Sponsor | VISA |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Benefits of VISA Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
Two monetary prizes will be awarded during the global finals event celebrated on October 28th at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco.
- Overall Winner: $100,000 USD
- Audience Favorite: $20,000 USD (The overall winner is also eligible to win the Audience Favorite prize)
Global finalists will also be hosted by Visa at the TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion to exhibit together their companies in the Expo Hall with the following benefits:
- (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
Requirements for VISA Everywhere Initiative Global Innovation Program
We are looking for fintech startups with products that deliver innovative payment and commerce solutions to consumers and businesses. These include but are not limited to:
Emerging Spaces
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data/Open Banking
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Identity and Biometrics
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Fraud and Risk
- Alternative Finance
- Loyalty of the Future
Money Movers
- Remittance
- P2P and Transfers
- Cross Border Payments
- B2C (Disbursements)
- B2B Payments Orchestration
Enablers (Commerce and Banking)
- Online Marketplaces and Ecommerce
- Embedded Finance
- Core Banking and Bank Enablers
- FinTech Aggregators
- Digital Acceptance
- BaaS
Neobanks and Brokerages
- Neobanks/Digital Banks
- MNOs
- Digital Brokerages
- Digital Wallets
Lending
- Commercial Lending
- BNPL
- Consumer Lending
- Capital Providers
- Alternative Lending
Social, Creator, and Gaming
- Creator Platforms and Services
- NFT Marketplaces
- Collectables
- Gaming Wallets and Tokenization
- In Game Payments and Transactions
- Gig Economy Enabler
Crypto
- Crypto Exchanges
- Crypto Enablers
- Decentralized Finance and Blockchain
- Web3
Other Categories
- Urban Mobiity
- Risk
Application Deadline
Not SpecifiedHow to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to VISA on form.typeform.com to applyFor more details,visit VISA website