The Interledger Digital Financial Services Grant is an opportunity for fintech innovators to develop solutions that enhance financial accessibility, interoperability, and inclusion.
With up to $250,000 in funding available, this grant supports solutions that push the boundaries of financial technology.
Applications close Friday: https://interledger.org/financial-services
The Interledger Digital Financial Services Grant has two funding tracks designed to support your vision.
Interledger | Enabled – Secure up to $250K to integrate Rafiki and become a node on the Interledger Network.
Interledger | Unlocked – Receive up to $150K to leverage Open Payment APIs and expand your digital payment solutions.
Apply now: https://shorturl.at/jngFy
Collaboration Fuels Innovation in Finance!
The Digital Financial Services Grant offers up to $250K to support developers, entrepreneurs, and organizations building open, accessible financial solutions.
Develop open financial tools Create seamless, interoperable payments Join a global network of innovators
The future of finance is open—be part of it!
Live Q&A: Monday, March 24 @ 10 AM (ET) Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grant-info-session-tickets-1255776002829?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
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Across Africa, community-driven finance is reshaping access to banking through Village Banking, Stokvels & SACCOs. These trusted models are evolving with tech to reach more people.
Watch our #ILPSummit24 session with Ester Mwema, Prudence Kalunga & more: https://interledger.org/summit/2024/talk/views-grassroots-village-banking-and-financial-inclusion-southern-africa
ICYMI: RainSMediaRadio News UBA to Commemorate International Women's Day 2025 with Special Business Series https://www.rainsmediaradio.com/2025/03/uba-to-commemorate-international-womens.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon Follow, Like & Share #InternationalWomensDay #WomensEmpowerment #GenderEquality #FinancialInclusion #WomenInBusiness
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Are you eligible for the Interledger EDU Grant?
Public & private higher education institutions University-affiliated research centers/labs Accredited Institutions with programs in computer science, IT, business, or digital finance
Diverse faculty teams are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding: Up to $50,000 USD for a 12-month project. View our Application guide here: https://interledger.org/sites/default/files/document-uploads/2025%20Application%20Guide.pdf
The Interledger Digital Financial Services Grant is more than funding—it’s about impact.
Get up to $250K, access cutting-edge tech, and join a global network of financial innovators. Whether scaling a startup or refining a solution, this grant helps build a more inclusive financial system.
Live Q&A: March 11 @ 8 AM (ET) RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pay-with-interledger-q-a-tickets-1255768239609?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
Celebrating Women Driving Financial Innovation in Africa!
This International Women’s Day, we honor women transforming financial access:
- Esther Mwema – Championing village banking & economic empowerment
- Unathi Pukwama – Redefining stokvels & burial societies
- Prudence Kalunga – Prototyping blockchain solutions
- Maria Gorrettie Namuddu – Digitizing SACCOs for women
Join the conversation & read their stories: https://interledger.org/news/transforming-financial-access
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Unlock up to $250,000 in funding with The Interledger Digital Financial Services Grant! Drive financial inclusion with open, interoperable payment systems that connect banks, wallets, & platforms.
Who should apply?
Fintechs & banks expanding access Payment platforms improving transactions
Live Q&A: March 6, 2 PM ET Apply now: https://interledger.org/financial-services
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Participants shared valuable insights on their interest in instant payments, their understanding of the wallet, and their initial readiness to use it. More test sessions are anticipated in March!
Interested? Follow our Community building work on TALER ICH https://ich.taler.net/t/testing-taler-wallet-in-france-for-usability-studies/371
Remember! Our 6th Open Call is up and running until 1st of April 2025. Apply here https://nlnet.nl/taler/
Ready to transform financial services?
The Interledger Digital Financial Services Grant is NOW OPEN, offering up to $250,000 in funding to drive financial inclusion and fintech innovation worldwide.
At Interledger, we believe payments should be as easy as sending an email.
Join us for a live Q&A session:
Next Q&A:
Thursday, March 6 @ 2 PM (ET)
Learn more: https://interledger.org/financial-services
New Grant Opportunity Alert!
On Monday, March 3rd, the Digital Financial Services Grant opens, offering up to $250,000 in funding for groundbreaking projects that advance digital finance through open payment networks.
If you're building solutions that bridge financial gaps and expand access to payments, this is your chance to scale your impact.
Read more here: https://interledger.org/financial-services
Why should fintech education be a priority in universities?
Open Payments are the future. Yet, many students lack exposure to open financial systems and digital finance technologies.
Our NextGen Education Grant empowers universities to prepare students for real-world fintech careers while fostering innovation in financial technology.
Let’s create a future where digital finance is truly accessible.
Learn more: https://interledger.org/education
Why #FinancialInclusion Depends on the Evolution of Fintech
Read the latest report, co-authored by Interledger Ambassador Smriti Parsheera.
The policy brief examines the development and implementation of standardized digital payment infrastructures (DPI) in Brazil and India, offering insights and recommendations for other G20 nations .
Learn about innovative systems like Brazil's Pix and India's UPI, and explore recommendations to foster interoperability and inclusion globally: https://www.t20brasil.org/media/documentos/arquivos/TF05_ST_02__Standardized_payme66e1cb9eac69d.pdf
Chimoney is making cross-network payments simpler and faster by integrating Interledger’s Rafiki API—enabling frictionless, fee-free value transfers.
No intermediaries, no delays—just seamless transactions.
Learn more about how open payments are shaping the future of digital finance.
Read more: https://shorturl.at/XI31b
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