a's Everywhere Initiative (VEI) is a unique innovation program designed to encourage the next big thing in payments, as the industry shifts from plastic to digital and new entrants join traditional stakeholders in payments. The program first launched in the U.S. in 2015 and quickly expanded into a global program. To date, nearly 1,500 startups have participated, and have collectively raised over $2 billion in funding. The program has selected more than 90 finalists and 19 overall winners. In 2017, VEI Competitions are present in the US, Europe, AP, LAC, & MENA. To learn more visit visa.com/everywhereinitiative