Visa has opened applications for 'Visa Accelerator Programme 2023' for start-ups Asia Pacific, including Bangladesh.

With this programme, startups can unlock business growth potential and access Visa’s network of partners from the region, said a press release.

Visa Accelerator Programme will choose a select group of startups from Asia Pacific to collaborate on some imperative challenges in the payments industry.

The six-month programme will let startups receive mentorship from Visa's payment experts, product architects, and business development teams to co-develop, test and iterate payment solutions.

The start-ups will also pursue intangible go-to-market opportunities through Visa's comprehensive network of financial institutions, merchants, and digital partners.

The programme is perfect for startups at Series A and above with a long-term commitment to Asia Pacific growth, existing operations in the region and a market-validated proven solution.

Applications for the programme are open now and will close on January 10, 2023.