CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2021 - Apply before April 30th
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CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2021
A one-week digital acceleration bootcamp to prepare for investment
Open to 15 inclusive FinTech focusing on financial inclusion in Africa
from May 19th to 28th, 2021
Online
Recognised as the largest microfinance centre in the European Union and one of the most innovative countries in the Eurozone, Luxembourg is THE European destination for FinTech to flourish.
What is Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2021?
It is a one-week acceleration programme (bootcamp) that supports selected Fintech companies focusing on financial inclusion in Africa, building bridges between Africa and Europe, and is very much aligned with the sustainability goals of Luxembourg’s finance centre where the potential is huge.
ADA is supporting for the third time this programme organised by the LHoFT (Luxembourg House of Financial Technology) and financed by the Directorate for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, and supported by other key strategic partners such as InFiNe.lu, LuxFlag, LMDF and more.
Open to 15 Fintechs active in Africa
This year, the programme aims to support 15 game-changing inclusive finance FinTech with venture development, growth and investment readiness training, plus access to mentors and investors with knowledge of doing business in Africa.
An active community
After two bootcamps in 2018 and 2020, "Catapult: Inclusion Africa" now includes an active community of 24 Alumni companies, half of which have raised funds or concluded major strategic partnerships following the program.
Interested? Submit your applications before April 30th
Applications can be submitted on the LHoFT website on: https://www.f6s.com/catapult-inclusion-africa-2021/
Reviews
Franz Fayot, Minister of the Economy and Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs
“The program builds upon the success of Catapult: Inclusion Africa, a program enabling African start-ups to liaise with Luxembourg players in order to align common sustainability goals and promote financial inclusion.”
Nasir Zubairi, CEO of the LHoFT Foundation
“Luxembourg is a global leader in financial services and an international hub for microfinance and development. As the LHoFT, we act to drive innovation in financial services to ensure it best meets the needs of tomorrow. Catapult: Inclusion Africa is a core pillar in our strategy, bringing together inspiring entrepreneurs committed to developing the financial services of tomorrow, creating social change and delivering real impact. We are immensely grateful to all of our partners, for their amazing support in making these programs a reality.”
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