Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Global Competition

The Visa Everywhere Initiative for the 2024 Global Competition is available for any international applicant to apply for the ongoing program. Through this platform, all start-ups with innovative fintech products can show them to the world and gain recognition.

For the forward-thinking start-ups or fintechs looking to execute their ideas on the world’s stage and build credibility, the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Global Competition is an extreme opportunity that should not be missed. The Disrupt event by TechCrunch, which will be held in San Francisco on October 28th, is where the competition is going to happen next month.

Award Summary:

Award Sponsor(s): Visa

Host Institution(s): San Francisco, California

Award Duration: One Month

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Innovative start-up/fintech

Nationality: All Nationalities

Requirements and eligibility criteria for Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Global Competition :

Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Global Competition Categories:

Emerging Spaces:

Artificial Intelligence
Big Data/Open Banking
Cloud Computing
Digital Identity and Biometrics
Cybersecurity and Privacy
Fraud and Risk
Alternative Finance
The 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 E-commerce
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
Collectibles
Gaming Wallets and Tokenization
In-Game Payments and Transactions
Gig Economy Enabler

Crypto:

Crypto Exchanges
Crypto Enablers
Decentralized Finance and Blockchain
Web3

Urban Mobility Risk

Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Global Competition Benefits:
Overall Winner: USD 100,000
Audience Favourite: USD 20,000 (eligible for overall winner)
Exhibition space at TechCrunch Disrupt Pavilion
Access to various amenities during the event

Regional Prizes:

Various monetary prizes are awarded before the global finals in different regions
Deadlines for submissions and regional finals vary by region.

Application Procedures for Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024 Global Competition (How to apply);

To apply for the Visa Everywhere Initiative 2024:

Fill out and submit the application form.

Visa will choose one global finalist from each of these regions:

North America
Europe
Asia Pacific
Latin America
CEMEA (Central Europe, Middle East, Africa), which will also have additional competitions.
Make sure to meet the eligibility criteria and submit your application for a chance to be selected as a regional finalist and move forward to the global finals event in San Francisco, California.

Application Deadline: The deadline differs per Region and Locals.

For more information visit the official website.