We partner with financial service providers to develop targeted strategies that empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Our services include portfolio diagnostics, customer segmentation, product innovation, and the integration of non-financial services. Sample project: In Uganda and Rwanda, we partnered with leading banks to design holistic SME support models, combining credit with business development services.
Our Focus
We design and implement innovative solutions that empower underserved populations and drive sustainable economic growth by collaborating closely with financial service providers, governments, and ecosystem partners. Our expertise spans banking, digital finance, entrepreneurship, data, and policy with a strong focus on gender equity and youth empowerment.
Digital Finance
We support the development of inclusive digital solutions that respond to the needs and behaviours of underserved users. Our work ranges from user experience testing to co-designing digital platforms, mobile apps, and chatbots. Sample project: For Access Bank Nigeria, we created a human-centered chatbot designed with the needs of women clients in mind.
Entrepreneurship Development
We collaborate with ecosystem actors, financial institutions, donors, accelerators, and governments to create environments where entrepreneurs can thrive. We design programs that combine access to finance with capacity building, digital tools, and market linkages. Sample project: Through the Youth in Business Programme, we’ve supported over €30 million in financing for young entrepreneurs across 11 countries.
Gender Data
We help institutions unlock the potential of the women’s market by leveraging gender-disaggregated data, market diagnostics, and business case analysis. We develop actionable recommendations and support implementation. Sample project: We co-developed Women’s Financial Inclusion Dashboards with central banks in Nigeria and Bangladesh to improve decision-making based on real-time data.
Policy and Regulatory Dialogue
We advise financial sector regulatory institutions and key stakeholders in the regulatory space on how to embed inclusive finance into national policy frameworks. We offer support in research, strategy development, and stakeholder engagement. Sample project: With the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, we mapped gender gaps across multiple countries and built roadmaps for more inclusive regulatory practices.
Youth and Future Resilience
We recognize young people as drivers of innovation and growth. Our approach combines research and data to create accessible, digital-first financial products that overcome traditional barriers. Beyond products, we focus on building youth financial skills and entrepreneurship through capacity building, digital literacy, and market connections. We foster supportive environments that empower youth and help them build resilience for the future.
