AI for Financial Resilience in Emerging Markets

MCV’s AI for Financial Resilience initiative is pioneering the development and deployment of game-changing financial solutions tailored for unbanked and underbanked populations in emerging markets, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia. As 1.4 billion people worldwide remain excluded from the formal financial system predominantly women, immigrants, and rural, low-income citizens, this program responds to long-standing barriers such as limited access, lack of identification or credit history, high service delivery costs, technology skepticism, and climate vulnerability.

The initiative harnesses AI, blockchain, and frontier digital technologies to build accessible and affordable financial products, such as digital insurance, parametric credit, tokenized savings, and automated emergency payments custom-designed for communities facing exclusion and economic instability. MCV pilots and scales innovative business models that deliver concrete solutions, build financial resilience, and support climate adaptability for high-impact beneficiaries.

Eligibility:
This call is open to innovators, startups, fintech companies, social enterprises, and solution builders who are developing financial products at the intersection of AI, emerging technologies, and financial inclusion. Applicants must present solutions that directly serve unbanked and underbanked populations, particularly low-income individuals, women, immigrants, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Geographic Coverage:
Eligible applicants may come from or operate in the following regions:

• Sub-Saharan Africa
• Latin America and the Caribbean
• Asia
  The initiative welcomes proposals serving any emerging market within these regions, with priority for high-need communities.

By championing “impact first” innovation, this program aims to expand access for those excluded from traditional finance, enable vulnerable groups to withstand climate shocks, and share replicable models for global transformation. If you are building transformative digital financial products for the unbanked, this initiative gives you the platform to pilot, scale, and drive real change at the frontier of inclusive finance.

Funding:
Selected applicants will have the opportunity to pilot and scale their innovative financial products with the support of MCV’s AI for Financial Resilience initiative. Funding will be provided to implement and refine solutions that expand financial inclusion, resilience, and climate adaptability for unbanked and underbanked communities in emerging markets. In addition to financial support, successful applicants may receive access to technical expertise, sectoral networks, and strategic guidance, enhancing their ability to drive meaningful impact and sustainable growth in priority regions.

Info Session

We will also be hosting a webinar where you can learn more about this program. 
Date: Tuesday, November 18
Time: 9:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM Colombia / 3:00 PM EAT

REGISTER HERE

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