PayU, Prosus back FinTech inclusion with impact grants

By Aarav Garg

PayU has expanded its FinTech accelerator programme, inFINity 3.0, with the introduction of impact grants backed by Prosus, aimed at supporting startups focused on financial and digital inclusion in India.

Launched in February 2026, the third edition of the programme attracted more than 600 applications, with 30 startups selected for the final cohort following a competitive process. The accelerator is designed to help early-stage FinTech firms transition from product development to scalable, market-ready businesses.

“India’s FinTech ecosystem is at a pivotal moment, where innovation must translate into real, inclusive impact. Through our support to PayU’s inFINity 3.0, we aim to support founders who are building scalable impact solutions that expand access to digital and financial services for underserved communities within our ecosystem. Our focus is on enabling long-term, sustainable impact through capital, mentorship, and ecosystem access,” said Prajna Khanna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Prosus Group and Naspers Limited.

As part of the programme, selected startups will have the opportunity to collaborate within the Prosus ecosystem and apply for grants of up to $25,000. Funding will prioritise solutions in areas such as women-led innovation, services for gig and informal workers, sustainability-focused models and initiatives addressing multiple underserved groups.

“Over the three editions, inFINity has grown into more than just a FinTech accelerator – it’s become our way of backing founders solving high-impact problems that truly matter. We’re incredibly proud of this evolution”, said Anirban Mukherjee, CEO, PayU. “By combining capital with ecosystem access, we aim to enable startups to build scalable solutions that can drive meaningful financial inclusion.”

Participants will also gain access to PayU’s payments infrastructure, merchant network and banking partnerships, allowing them to test and deploy products more efficiently. The programme includes mentorship from industry experts, fintech founders and PayU executives, along with exposure to potential investors.

The inFINity 3.0 programme will conclude with a bootcamp and demo day in Bengaluru on 22–23 April 2026, bringing together founders, investors and industry stakeholders to showcase participating startups and their solutions.