Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024
Get your startup on the world stage
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.
Key global competition details
Our 2024 global competition is going to be more exciting than ever before — with an amazing opportunity for selected finalists to get in front of Visa’s executives, potential clients, and investors. One fintech per region will be selected to compete in the global finals at the TechCrunch Disrupt event.
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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.
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We are looking for fintech startups with products that deliver innovative payment and commerce solutions to consumers and businesses. These include but are not limited to:
Emerging Spaces
- Artificial Intelligence
- Big Data/Open Banking
- Cloud Computing
- Digital Identity and Biometrics
- Cybersecurity and Privacy
- Fraud and Risk
- Alternative Finance
- Loyalty of the Future
Money Movers
- Remittance
- P2P and Transfers
- Cross Border Payments
- B2C (Disbursements)
- B2B Payments Orchestration
Enablers (Commerce and Banking)
- Online Marketplaces and Ecommerce
- Embedded Finance
- Core Banking and Bank Enablers
- FinTech Aggregators
- Digital Acceptance
- BaaS
Neobanks and Brokerages
- Neobanks/Digital Banks
- MNOs
- Digital Brokerages
- Digital Wallets
Lending
- Commercial Lending
- BNPL
- Consumer Lending
- Capital Providers
- Alternative Lending
Social, Creator, and Gaming
- Creator Platforms and Services
- NFT Marketplaces
- Collectables
- Gaming Wallets and Tokenization
- In Game Payments and Transactions
- Gig Economy Enabler
Crypto
- Crypto Exchanges
- Crypto Enablers
- Decentralized Finance and Blockchain
- Web3
Other Categories
- Urban Mobiity
- Risk
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Two monetary prizes will be awarded during the global finals event celebrated 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 to win the Audience Favorite prize)
Global finalists will also be hosted by Visa at the TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion to exhibit together their companies in the Expo Hall with the following benefits:
- (1) standing demo table or kiosk in the Expo Hall all 3 days
- (1) 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 must be submitted by April 29, 2024. KBO Finals to be held on or about 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 must be submitted by April 29, 2024. Levant Finals to be held on or about June 4, 2024 (In-Person Event)
- 1st Place – $25K
- 2nd Place – $13K
- 3rd Place – $7K
- Audience Favorite – $10K
Qatar & Kuwait
Applications must be submitted by April 29, 2024. Qatar & Kuwait Finals to be held on or about 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 must be submitted by May 6, 2024. CEMEA Regional Finals to be held on or about July 17, 2024 (Virtual Event)
- 1st Place – $20K
- Audience Favorite – $10K
North America
Applications must be submitted by June 3, 2024. One (1) Global-Finalist from this Region will be determined on or about August 19, 2024
Latin America
Applications must be submitted by June 28, 2024. One (1) Global-Finalist from this Region will be determined on or about August 19, 2024
Europe
Applications must be submitted by July 1, 2024. One (1) Global-Finalist from this Region will be determined on or about August 19, 2024
Asia Pacific
Applications must be submitted by July 12, 2024. One (1) Global-Finalist from this Region will be determined on or about September 15, 2024
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Read our Terms and Conditions here
TechCrunch + Visa Everywhere Initiative
Visa has partnered again with TechCrunch, a leading online publisher focused on the tech industry and a mainstay in the global startup ecosystem. The final pitches will be held in person at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on October 28th.
All 5 finalists will be also able to exhibit their company at the TechCrunch Disrupt in a branded pavilion in the Expo Hall.
Resources to help you thrive
Do you already have a partnership with an acquirer? If so, let us know, as there might be additional opportunities for you. Visit our resource center for information on what we look for in a pitch, and how Visa products can help your business take off.
It’s rewarding to win the regional and global finals
2023 Visa Everywhere Initiative winners
Relive the excitement of the 2023 Global Finals at TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco. Watch the event here