{"id":7160,"date":"2026-05-08T17:17:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T15:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7160"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:17:12","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T12:17:12","slug":"catapult-inclusion-africa-2026-edition-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=7160","title":{"rendered":"Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2026 (Edition\u00a09)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-174631\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: May 10, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2026. With the support of Luxembourg\u2019s Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action, Catapult: Inclusion Africa brings together fintechs committed to promoting financial inclusion in Africa. Through a carefully designed program, Catapult: Inclusion Africa accelerates the development of start-ups to amplify their impact within local communities.<\/p>\n<p>In partnership with FIT and ADA, this exclusive and fully supported program offers a unique opportunity to meet the most influential players in the inclusive finance ecosystem, both regionally and globally. Don\u2019t miss out on this transformative opportunity!<\/p>\n<p>The 9th edition of Catapult: Inclusion Africa will take place over two weeks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Week 1: C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, from 29 June to 3 July 2026<\/li>\n<li>Week 2: Luxembourg, from 9 to 13 November 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The LHoFT will reimburse up to \u20ac2,000 including VAT for a person\u2019s return economy class ticket to C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire for the 1st week, and the same conditions apply to Luxembourg for the 2nd week. A second participant may attend the program at their own expense.<\/li>\n<li>Participants will be accommodated in a hotel chosen by the LHoFT for the duration of the program.\u00a0Breakfast and lunch will be provided.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Businesses need to be active in the area of\u00a0financial inclusion,\u00a0helping underserved and unbanked populations in Africa access financial products and services.<\/li>\n<li>Examples of\u00a0segments related to financial inclusion: AgriTech, Artificial Intelligence &amp; Big Data, Banking (including embedded), Blockchain, Core Banking Solutions, Credit Services, Cryptocurrencies, Cybersecurity &amp; Authentication, Financial and Digital Services, Financial Management, Financial Technology (FinTech), FinTech Enablers, FundTech &amp; Investment, Green Finance, InsurTech, Loans (embedded \u2013 P2P), Life Insurance, Microfinance, Payments Mobile, Money Transfers, Remittance, RegTech, Savings &amp; Credit, WealthTech, Financial Wellness.<\/li>\n<li>Selected companies must have at least one demonstrable minimum viable product (MVP) and typically be between the pre-seed and Series A stage for funding.<\/li>\n<li>Companies will have to provide all the necessary information to the LHoFT to assess the viability of the project and the company, as well as the background of the founders and key shareholders, in order to limit the risks related to non-compliance or questionable applications.<\/li>\n<li>The selected company must guarantee the participation of a founding member, usually the CEO, for the duration of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, companies must agree to provide performance indicators and monitoring of their activity for a period of three years after the end of the program, to allow the LHoFT to evaluate the impact and results of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Participants must be fluent in French.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.f6s.com\/catapult-inclusion-africa-9\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to apply<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lhoft.com\/programs\/catapult-acceleration-programs\/catapult-financial-inclusion\/catapult-inclusion-africa\/9th-edition-2026-catapult-inclusion-africa-french-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catapult: Inclusion Africa<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: May 10, 2026 Applications are open for the Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2026. 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