Catapult:
Inclusion LATAM
1st Edition
BOOTCAMP DATES 2026:
AUGUST 2026 – (Location TBD)
The LHoFT —
Luxembourg
House of Financial
Technology
Applications Now Open
Application Deadline: TBA
Where Fintechs Meet Opportunity in Inclusive Finance
With the support of the Luxembourg Directorate for Development Cooperation & Humanitarian Affairs, Catapult: Inclusion LATAM brings together fintechs dedicated to advancing financial inclusion across the LATAM region. Through a carefully tailored bootcamp, the program accelerates their ability to scale meaningful solutions and deepen their impact in local communities.
With all costs covered, this exclusive program offers a unique opportunity to connect with leading figures in the inclusive finance ecosystem, both in LATAM and globally.
Don’t miss this transformative experience. Apply today to secure your place in this unique program. All you need is your passion and commitment to making a difference.
Key Pillars
The one-week acceleration program is built around three core pillars: Impact, Scaling, and Funding. It offers participants a tailored experience designed to enhance skills and strategic capabilities, foster innovation, deepen understanding of regulatory frameworks, and build meaningful connections with leaders in financial services, inclusive finance and key market players.
IMPACT
Focusing on creating positive social and economic impact in LATAM through financial inclusion.
SCALING
Gaining insights into effective strategies for expanding their businesses, including partnership building, customer acquisition & protection, and operational optimisation.
FUNDING
Learning about funding strategies and financial management to secure resources, launch innovative solutions, and drive financial inclusion in LATAM.
Targeted Segments
We are looking for 10 Startup Innovators! Bring your solutions that digitize and drive the financial inclusion industry. While we focus on 10 key segments, all bold, impact-driven innovations are welcome.
Apply now and help shape the future of inclusive finance!
Insurtech
Regtech
Agritech
Fundtech
Agetech
Payments
Lending
Big Data & AI
Core Banking
Financial Education
Luxembourg and Financial Inclusion in LATAM
Fostering Opportunity & Access
The LHoFT Foundation strongly believes in the power of financial technology to drive financial inclusion, empowering those overlooked by traditional finance and creating global opportunities. From financing rural farmers and providing POS technology for underbanked merchants to developing products for underserved communities, Fintech innovations are improving lives globally.
Bringing Innovation with Impact
In LATAM, access to financial services remains a major challenge. With the Directorate of Development and Humanitarian Affairs, we identify, support, and champion Fintech firms poised to make a meaningful impact. By connecting them with the right expertise and resources, we aim to accelerate solutions that empower communities and foster sustainable, long-term social impact.
Driving Global Financial Inclusion
Luxembourg hosts over 60% of the world’s microfinance assets and one-third of all MIVs, and leads Europe with 76% of its microfinance funds. Committing 1% of its GNI to development aid, it ranks among the world’s top donors. Through innovation, responsible investment, and impact, Luxembourg drives inclusive finance and Fintech solutions fostering social and economic progress.
Program Q&A
What?
A fully funded, 1-week training and networking bootcamp delivered in English, focused on Impact, Scaling, and Funding for Fintechs based in LATAM.
When?
The 1st edition of Catapult: Inclusion LATAM will be held in LATAM during the course of 2026. More information to come soon!
Who?
10 selected Fintech companies operating in LATAM, regardless of their headquarters. Applicants must be engaged in the field of financial inclusion, working to provide underserved and unbanked populations with access to financial products and services.
How?
The bootcamp is delivered in partnership with key stakeholders from LATAM as well as Luxembourg’s inclusive, sustainable, and traditional finance sectors. Participants will take part in masterclasses, customer acquisition and protection sessions, hands-on challenges, pitch sessions, mentoring engagements, and networking opportunities, gaining the skills, insights, and connections to drive innovation in financial inclusion.
Why?
To connect LATAM Fintechs with key stakeholders—including microfinance institutions, investors, and industry experts—enabling them to enhance efficiency, drive lasting impact, and scale effectively.
Costs Covered?
LHoFT will reimburse up to €2,000 (VAT incl.) for one person’s round-trip economy-class travel to the chosen location in LATAM for the week. A second participant may attend at their own expense.
The participants will stay at a hotel chosen by the LHoFT for the entire duration of the program.
Breakfast and lunches will be provided.
Applications Now Open
Application Deadline: TBA
Eligibility Criteria
Companies must be active in the Financial Inclusion Field, helping underserved and unbanked populations in LATAM get access to financial products and services.
Examples of Financial Inclusion Focused fields: AgriTech / Artificial Intelligence & Big Data / Banking (including embedded) / Blockchain / Core Banking Solutions/ Consumer Financing / Credit services / Cryptocurrencies / Cybersecurity & Authentification / Digital & Financial Services / Financial Management / Financial Technologies / Fintech Enablers / FundTech & Investment / Green Finance / InsurTech / Lending (embedded – P2P) / Life Insurance / Micro Banking / Microfinance / Mobile Payments / Money transfer / Online Trading platforms / Remittances / RegTech / Savings & Credits / WealthTech / Financial Wellness.
Selected firms will have, at least, a demonstrable Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and will likely be in the pre-seed to series B stage of funding.
Companies will submit all necessary information to the LHoFT in order to assess the viability of the project, company, background of owners and key shareholders to limit the risks of non-compliance or doubtful application to the program.
The selected firm must guarantee that a founding team member, typically the CEO, will attend the program for the duration of the two weeks if selected to go on to the second week in Luxembourg.
Companies must agree and shall provide on-going performance metrics and business status for a period of three years post program completion to the LHoFT for the purposes of program evaluation.
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