CAIN-X017, the Digital SME Payments Infrastructure project, addresses one of the continent’s most persistent business barriers: limited access to reliable, affordable digital payment systems for small and medium enterprises. Across many African markets, SMEs face high transaction costs, fragmented payment rails, and limited integration with formal financial systems, all of which constrain growth and access to capital.

This seminar covers the market need driving the initiative, the investment and partnership structure CAIN has developed, and how the project fits within the broader digital finance and financial inclusion landscape in Africa. Key themes include SME financial access, payment infrastructure modernization, and the commercial opportunity for fintech companies entering African markets.

Attendees can expect a practical overview of the investment opportunity, insight into how CAIN structures SME-focused fintech projects, and clear next steps for participation. Aimed at fintech companies, financial institutions, and impact-focused investors exploring SME payment infrastructure opportunities in Africa.

Attendees can expect a practical overview of the investment opportunity, insight into how CAIN structures SME-focused fintech projects, and clear next steps for participation. Aimed at fintech companies, financial institutions, and impact-focused investors exploring SME payment infrastructure opportunities in Africa.