The Central Bank of West African States has opened applications for the first cohort of its Financial Innovation Laboratory. Licensed institutions and financial technology companies may apply to test projects in the laboratory’s controlled experimentation environment, but projects involving crypto assets are excluded. Applications are due by Nov. 30, 2026. The laboratory’s applicant guide sets out eligibility requirements, application documentation and the conditions governing experiments.
Central Bank of West African States opens applications for first Financial Innovation Laboratory cohort
The Central Bank of West African States has opened applications for the first cohort of its Financial Innovation Laboratory. Licensed institutions and financial technology companies may apply by Nov. 30, 2026, but crypto asset projects are excluded.