APPLY: Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation Program- SHIFT
Applications are now open for the Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation Program – SHIFT. Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation is a migration-focused support program for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia. We back ventures that already serve or are ready to pivot to serve women affected by migration and other vulnerable communities.
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.
Requirements – Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation SHIFT
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, 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, 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.
Benefits of Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation
- $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.
- Impact Measurement & Gender-Inclusive Practices – Capacity building to collect sex-disaggregated data, integrate gender KPIs, and design inclusive financial products.
- Knowledge & Media Opportunities – Inclusion in case studies, podcasts, and docuseries to showcase impact.
- Global Visibility – Exposure through Seedstars’ +1M network and partner channels.
- Onsite Tech Ecosystem Opportunities – Invitations to key events in your region to network, showcase your venture, and explore partnerships.
Application – Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation
- For details and to apply Visit the Official Webpage of the SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) Program
- Deadline is October 01, 2025
