SHIFT Program 2025: $10,000 Grants for Growth-Stage Fintechs in Africa, MENA, and Asia Admin, September 10, 2025 Application Deadline: October 1, 2025 The SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) Program 2025 is now open for applications, offering up to $10,000 in results-based grants to support growth-stage fintechs working across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Asia. This initiative is designed to empower ventures that are committed to developing inclusive financial solutions, particularly those serving women affected by migration and other vulnerable communities. Backed by Seedstars and other global partners, the SHIFT Program goes beyond financial support by combining funding with mentorship, investor connections, ecosystem opportunities, and international visibility. It is a unique chance for innovative fintech companies to strengthen their models, accelerate growth, and scale solutions that create real impact in underserved communities. Who Can Apply? The SHIFT Program 2025 is open to growth-stage fintechs that meet the following criteria: Sector Focus: Operates in fintech or embedded fintech such as credit, insurance, and payments. Stage: Established growth-stage businesses with proven traction and revenue. Fundraising Readiness: Startups that have raised funding in the past 12 months or are actively seeking capital. Business Model: For-profit, revenue-generating companies with strong potential to scale. Geographic Scope: Companies based in or operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, or Asia. Impact Focus: Ventures currently serving or ready to pivot towards solutions tailored to the financial needs of women affected by migration (WAM). Be one of the first to see new opportunities, Follow Us on social media: Facebook, Whatsapp Channel, LinkedIn Benefits of the SHIFT Program 2025 Selected fintech ventures will access a robust package of financial, technical, and visibility support: $10,000 Results-Based Grant: Flexible funding to implement innovative solutions targeting women affected by migration. Tailored Mentorship & Expert Guidance: Access to industry experts, peer learning sessions, and capacity-building resources to refine business models, impact strategies, and fundraising readiness. Investor & Partner Access: Direct connections to a network of more than 500 investors and ecosystem partners interested in inclusive fintech. SIGMA Platform Access: Cutting-edge tools for growth tracking, business model testing, and impact measurement. Impact & Gender Inclusion Support: Training to collect sex-disaggregated data, design inclusive products, and integrate gender-focused KPIs. Knowledge & Media Visibility: Opportunities to be featured in case studies, podcasts, and docuseries to showcase impact stories. Global Recognition: Visibility through Seedstars’ global network of over 1 million members and its partner ecosystem. Onsite Ecosystem Opportunities: Invitations to regional tech events to pitch, network, and explore partnerships. Why the SHIFT Program Matters The SHIFT Program is not just another accelerator or grant opportunity. It is a mission-driven initiative designed to bridge financial gaps and provide vulnerable communities with the tools they need for resilience and inclusion. By focusing on fintechs that support women affected by migration, SHIFT creates a pathway for innovation that improves access to credit, savings, insurance, and payments for some of the most marginalized groups in society. This focus on impact-driven fintech aligns with global efforts to advance financial inclusion, gender equity, and sustainable development—ensuring that technology becomes a tool for empowerment rather than exclusion. Application Details Application Deadline: October 1, 2025 Eligible Regions: Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 in results-based funding Growth-stage fintechs ready to scale their impact in inclusive finance are encouraged to apply now. For more information and to apply, CLICK HERE Grants global opportunities