PayU has enhanced its flagship fintech accelerator, inFINity 3.0, to accelerate startups focused on advancing digital and financial inclusion in India. In collaboration with Prosus, the programme will offer impact grants of up to USD 25,000, alongside opportunities to co-create solutions within the Prosus ecosystem.
Launched earlier this year, inFINity 3.0 marks the third edition of PayU’s accelerator initiative, aimed at helping early-stage fintech startups transition from product development to scalable, market-ready businesses. The programme received over 600 applications, with 30 high-potential startups selected through a competitive process.
The initiative focuses on key areas driving inclusive growth, including women-led innovations addressing gaps in credit, healthcare, and safety; solutions for gig and informal workers to improve financial resilience; sustainability-led models promoting long-term financial health; and intersectional solutions targeting underserved segments such as rural entrepreneurs and climate-vulnerable communities.
Participants will gain access to PayU’s payments infrastructure, merchant network, and banking partnerships, enabling faster pilots and real-world validation. The programme also offers mentorship from industry experts, fintech leaders, and investors, along with exposure to broader ecosystem enablers.
Prajna Khanna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Prosus Group and Naspers Limited, said, “Through our support to inFINity 3.0, we aim to enable founders building scalable solutions that expand access to financial services for underserved communities, while driving long-term, sustainable impact.”
Anirban Mukherjee, CEO, PayU, added, “inFINity has evolved into a platform that backs founders solving high-impact problems. By combining capital with ecosystem access, we are enabling startups to build scalable solutions that advance meaningful financial inclusion.”
The programme will conclude with a Bootcamp and Demo Day in Bengaluru on April 22–23, 2026.
