IDEO Last Mile Money Accelerator 2023 ($50K in grant funding)
Are you scaling digital financial services in emerging markets, particularly with a focus on reaching women? Get closer to product-market fit with tailored design support, US$ 50K in grant funding, and access to a collaborative network. Apply now for the IDEO Last Mile Money Accelerator 2023!
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- Have a strategic focus on women at the last mile – Women contribute significantly to your current growth, and you are investing resources in growing women users.
- Boost the income of mobile money agents and micro-merchants through agent training & onboarding, float loan provision, and more.
- Enable micro-merchants to participate in digital financial services through cash-in/cash-out & bill pay services, digital money, or a formal credit offering.
Requirements:
- Open to promising early-stage ventures that are connecting underserved communities in emerging markets to digital financial services.
- They would especially love to invite teams reaching women customers digitally or through merchants and agents.
Duration and Benefits
- Tailored design support: Access weekly design office hours, with a potential for 4-6 week embedded design sprints with IDEO designers.
- Flexible US$ 50K grants: Receive US$ 50K of non-dilutive capital to build and pilot a prototype for engaging women in digital financial services.
- Powerful mentorship: Get access to a network of mentors from telcos, FMCGs, technology firms, investors, and other organizations.
- Fundraising guidance:Get 1:1 coaching for developing a fundraising strategy and narrative, as well as introductions to the LMM network.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the button below or click this link
Deadline: May 26th, 2023
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