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    Visa Everywhere Pioneer 2026 @Visa

    16 days ago·Visa is hiring a Visa Everywhere Pioneer 2026·📍 Location: Global

    Overview

    The Visa Everywhere Pioneers 2026 programme is open for entrepreneurial women with refugee backgrounds in Europe to scale their businesses, access funding, and gain global recognition.

    Eligibility

    The programme is open to female entrepreneurs with refugee backgrounds living in Europe who meet the following criteria:

    • Women aged 18 years or older
    • Reside in any of the 27 EU Member States, Switzerland, Norway, Turkey, Iceland, Georgia, Moldova, Ukraine, or the United Kingdom
    • Have a product or service already in the market
    • Have been actively trading for at least 12 months
    • Be registered as a sole trader or business entity
    • Own at least 51% of the business
    • Have a physical or digital presence (e.g., store, website, or platform)

    Applicants must also meet at least one of the following refugee or displacement criteria:

    • Granted legal refugee status
    • Asylum seeker with full work rights
    • Under international protection or on a humanitarian visa
    • From a country listed in the Fragile States Index and have arrived in their destination country within the past five years

    Benefits

    Selected winners will gain:

    • €2,000 or £2,000 cash grant (depending on location)
    • Over €60,000 in microgrants will be distributed across all winners
    • Access to tailored business mentorship from industry experts
    • Guidance on scaling operations, strategy, and sustainability
    • Access to language courses to support integration and business growth
    • Recognition as a Visa Everywhere Pioneer 2026
    • Opportunity to showcase their business and impact on a global platform

    How to Apply

    Interested applicants can apply through the Official Application Platform. Applicants should ensure they meet all eligibility requirements and prepare strong applications that highlight their business impact, innovation, and growth potential.

    Deadline

    Application Deadline: 1 May 2026 (23:59 GMT)