AfDB-CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa Acceleration Program 2026 for Fintech startups

A two-part acceleration programme for fintech startups in Africa, delivered in French. It includes a one-week bootcamp in Côte d’Ivoire followed by a week in Luxembourg, with mentoring, networking with financial institutions and regulators, and a final pitch at IF2026. 100% of costs are covered by the LHoFT, with no equity stake required.

Direct access to financial institutions, regulators and key partners in inclusive finance; individual mentoring from sector experts; visibility among impact investors and influential decision-makers; a final pitch at IF2026; all costs covered by the LHoFT with no equity stake required.

Applications are open to fintech startups operating in Africa.