Application Deadline: 1st October, 2025
LOCATION: Multiple Regions
SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) is a migration-focused support program for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia. Through results-based grants, tailored mentorship, investor connections, and global visibility, SHIFT helps fintechs strengthen their business, scale inclusive financial solutions, and drive lasting impact.
ELIGIBILITY:
SHIFT is open to growth-stage fintechs that meet the following criteria:
Sectors: Operates in fintech or embedded fintech (offering financial services such as credit, insurance, and payments).
Stage: Growth-stage company with proven traction and revenue.
Fundraising Readiness: Has raised funding in the past 12 months or is actively planning to raise capital.
Business Model: For-profit and revenue-generating, with strong potential to scale.
Geographic Eligibility: Based in or operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), or Asia.
Impact Focus: Already serves women affected by migration or Willing to pivot/scale products and services tailored to the financial needs of women affected by migration (WAM) Women Affected by Migration (WAM) includes:Women who migrate internally or across borders Women left behind when a family member migrates (e.g., spouse working abroad) Women in migration-impacted communities, including high emigration areas or remittance-dependent regions
BENEFIT:
Selected ventures will receive:
$10K Results-Based Grant: Flexible funding to implement solutions for women affected by migration.
Tailored Mentorship & Expert Support: Guidance from migration industry experts and peer learning to strengthen your business model, impact, and investment readiness.
Investor & Partner Access: Connect with 500+ investors and ecosystem partners interested in inclusive fintech solutions.
Access to the SIGMA platform: A key unique feature offering data-driven growth tracking, business model testing, and impact measurement tools.
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