Deadline: May 10, 2026
Applications are open for the Catapult: Inclusion Africa 2026. With the support of Luxembourg’s 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.
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’t miss out on this transformative opportunity!
The 9th edition of Catapult: Inclusion Africa will take place over two weeks:
- Week 1: Côte d’Ivoire, from 29 June to 3 July 2026
- Week 2: Luxembourg, from 9 to 13 November 2026
Benefits
- The LHoFT will reimburse up to €2,000 including VAT for a person’s return economy class ticket to Côte d’Ivoire 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.
- Participants will be accommodated in a hotel chosen by the LHoFT for the duration of the program. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Eligibility
- Businesses need to be active in the area of financial inclusion, helping underserved and unbanked populations in Africa access financial products and services.
- Examples of segments related to financial inclusion: AgriTech, Artificial Intelligence & Big Data, Banking (including embedded), Blockchain, Core Banking Solutions, Credit Services, Cryptocurrencies, Cybersecurity & Authentication, Financial and Digital Services, Financial Management, Financial Technology (FinTech), FinTech Enablers, FundTech & Investment, Green Finance, InsurTech, Loans (embedded – P2P), Life Insurance, Microfinance, Payments Mobile, Money Transfers, Remittance, RegTech, Savings & Credit, WealthTech, Financial Wellness.
- 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.
- 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.
- The selected company must guarantee the participation of a founding member, usually the CEO, for the duration of the program.
- 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.
- Participants must be fluent in French.
Application
For more information, visit Catapult: Inclusion Africa.
