Visa Innovation Program

The Visa Innovation Program is an equity-free, pilot-centered collaboration platform that connects fintech startups with Visa's global network of banks, merchants, and corporate partners. The program's focus is on facilitating real-world opportunities, allowing fintechs to test and scale their solutions through pilot projects and proofs of concept (PoCs). It operates in several European countries, including Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Spain, Portugal, and Italy, and is managed by partners like Tenity and Eleven Ventures. The program provides mentorship, training, and access to investors but does not take equity from participating startups.