Call for Proposals: Mercy Corps Ventures’ AI for Financial Resilience 2025/2026

Mercy Corps Ventures invites proposals for its AI for Financial Resilience 2025/2026. The initiative aims to close financial service gaps for unbanked, underbanked, and climate-vulnerable populations in emerging markets by deploying AI, blockchain, and other technologies to build inclusive digital financial products. Mercy Corps Ventures will provide milestone-based, equity-free grants of up to $50,000 to five eligible startups, along with mentorship, impact measurement advisory, and access to partnership opportunities.

Milestone-based, equity-free grants up to $50,000 to five startups, plus mentorship, impact measurement advisory, access to partnership opportunities, knowledge exchange, and brand exposure.

Innovative financial products for unbanked and underbanked people in emerging markets, with primary beneficiaries including low-income individuals, women, immigrants, and MSMEs.

Submit proposals via the online form (Airtable) by the deadline; form must be completed in English.