Grantee Directory

Projects and organizations funded by the Interledger Foundation, working to expand access to digital financial services around the world.

The Work in Practice

Interledger grantees work across the world in different financial environments, from regions with limited infrastructure to highly connected digital economies. They include community-based organizations, researchers, technologists, and advocates who build infrastructure, advance research, shape policy, and expand how financial systems work in practice.

Year
2025

4 results

  1. Plata Financial Inc.

    Digital Financial Services

    247 200 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: United States
    Project lead: Miguel Alecio

    miPlata is developing an integrated financial platform for unbanked Latinos that connects payroll, digital banking, and cross-border remittances using the Interledger Protocol to reduce costs and improve access to financial services. Through a B2B2C approach that partners with employers and payroll providers, the project enables seamless payments and low-cost transfers, advancing financial inclusion for workers and their families across the Americas.

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  2. BessPay Limited

    Digital Financial Services

    150 000 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Jamaica
    Project lead: Douglas Davidson

    The BessPay Plugin integrates Interledger Open Payments into the Sharetribe marketplace platform, enabling buyers and sellers in underserved regions to transact without reliance on traditional gateways like Stripe. By combining ILP technology with Chimoneyā€™s payment infrastructure, the project empowers MSMEs in the Global South to access global markets and drive inclusive economic growth.

  3. Kanzu Code

    Digital Financial Services

    248 006 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Uganda
    Project lead: Maria Gorrettie Namuddu

    This project develops an ILP-enabled instant microloans infrastructure within Kanzu Banking to empower SACCOs, VSLAs, and microfinance institutions in Uganda with fast, accessible digital lending capabilities. By integrating interoperable payment systems, automated credit scoring, and mobile wallet connectivity, the initiative expands financial inclusion and enables underserved communities to access affordable credit and grow their economic opportunities.

  4. Paysys Labs

    Digital Financial Services

    250 000 USD

    Total amount committed

    • Location: Pakistan
    Project lead: Karim Jindani

    RafikiRemit is a partnership between Paysys Labs and Allied Bank Limited to integrate the bank into the Interledger network, enabling faster, lower-cost cross-border remittances through ILP and Rafiki. By transforming customer accounts into interoperable digital wallets, the project enhances payment efficiency and advances financial inclusion in Pakistanā€™s remittance ecosystem.

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