Call for Proposals: AI for Financial Resilience [Mercy Corps Ventures]

[Ana Isabel]

"Supporting visionary entrepreneurs to deliver impact at scale.

Problem

1.4 billion people remain unbanked, mainly in developing countries, and predominantly women. This financial inclusion gap is driven by a variety of factors [...]."

Opportunity 

Emerging technologies like AI are rapidly reshaping the landscape for digital consumer products. When deployed responsibly, these tools can significantly expand access and improve the wellbeing of the 1.4 billion unbanked people around the world by building inclusive and user-friendly financial services. 

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The Mercy Corps Ventures' AI for Financial Resilience initiative pilots and scales solutions such as AI-driven insurance, parametric credit, savings via bond tokenization, and anticipatory cash transfers and remittances, aiming to improve financial access, economic resilience, and trust in digital finance.

Eligibility Criteria 

1. You’re building at the intersection of AI for Financial Resilience in Emerging Markets for Unbanked people.

2. Innovative financial products for unbanked and underbanked people in emerging markets. 

3. Primary beneficiaries: unbanked and underbanked populations, with a strong emphasis on low-income individuals, women, immigrants, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). 

4. Geographic focus: Emerging markets, with a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. 

5. The application form must be completed in English.

MCV will provide milestone-based, equity-free grants of up to US$50,000 to eligible startups. 

Alongside capital, MCV will also provide mentorship, impact measurement advisory, access to partnership opportunities, knowledge exchange, and brand exposure. 

Info Session: a webinar where you can learn more about this program. 

Date: Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Time: 9:00 AM ET / 8:00 AM Colombia / 3:00 PM EAT.

Application deadline: December 1, 2025."

For more information please visit

https://www.mercycorpsventures.com/blog/call-for-proposals-ai-for-financial-resilience 

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