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.
How to Participate
The first step to be part of the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 is to complete and submit the application. Visa will select one global finalist per each region that will move forward to the global finals event in San Francisco, California.
North America Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, CEMEA [Central Europe, Middle East, Africa] – This region will run additional competitions.
What we are looking for
We are seeking fintech startups that offer cutting-edge payment and commerce solutions for both consumers and businesses. These solutions encompass various areas such as:
- Emerging Technologies:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data/Open Banking
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Identity and Biometrics
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Fraud and Risk Management
- Alternative Finance
- Loyalty Programs of the Future
- Money Movement:
- Remittance Services
- Peer-to-Peer (P2P) and Transfers
- Cross-Border Payments
- Business-to-Consumer (B2C) Disbursements
- Business-to-Business (B2B) Payments Orchestration
- Enabling Technologies for Commerce and Banking:
- Online Marketplaces and E-commerce
- Embedded Finance
- Core Banking and Bank Enablers
- Fintech Aggregators
- Digital Acceptance
- Banking as a Service (BaaS)
- Neobanks and Brokerages
- Lending Solutions:
- Commercial Lending
- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL)
- Consumer Lending
- Capital Providers
- Alternative Lending Models
- Social, Creator, and Gaming Platforms:
- Creator Platforms and Services
- NFT Marketplaces
- Collectibles
- Gaming Wallets and Tokenization
- In-Game Payments and Transactions
- Gig Economy Support
- Cryptocurrency:
- Cryptocurrency Exchanges
- Crypto Enabling Technologies
- Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Blockchain Solutions
- Web3 Technologies
- Other Categories:
- Urban Mobility Solutions
- Risk Management Tools
We welcome startups specializing in these areas to apply with their innovative solutions.
Prizes
Two monetary prizes will be granted during the global finals event, taking place 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 for the Audience Favorite prize)
Global finalists will be hosted by Visa at the TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion, where they can exhibit their companies in the Expo Hall. Benefits include:
- One standing demo table or kiosk in the Expo Hall for all 3 days
- One 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
Prior to the global finals, the following local and regional prizes will also be awarded:
KBO: Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman
- Applications deadline: April 29, 2024
- KBO Finals: June 11, 2024 (In-Person Event)
- 1st Place: $40K
- 2nd Place: $26.6K
- 3rd Place: $13.3K
- Social Impact/Special Edition Prize: $10K
- Risk FIRE Prize: $25K
Levant: Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine
- Applications deadline: April 29, 2024
- Levant Finals: June 4, 2024 (In-Person Event)
- 1st Place: $25K
- 2nd Place: $13K
- 3rd Place: $7K
- Audience Favorite: $10K
Qatar & Kuwait
- Applications deadline: April 29, 2024
- Qatar & Kuwait Finals: June 13, 2024 (In-Person Event)
- 1st Place: $40K
- 2nd Place: $25K
- 3rd Place: $15K
- Audience Favorite: $10K
- Social Impact Award: $10K
CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East, and Africa)
- Applications deadline: May 6, 2024
- CEMEA Regional Finals: July 17, 2024 (Virtual Event)
- 1st Place: $20K
- Audience Favorite: $10K
North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific
- Applications deadlines vary by region
- One (1) Global-Finalist from each region will be determined on or about August 19, 2024 for North America, Latin America, Europe, and on or about September 15, 2024 for Asia Pacific.
Terms and conditions
Read our Terms and Conditions here
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