About this opportunity
Applications are now open for the Wema Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7. 0, the bank’s flagship innovation programme designed to empower startups, developers, designers, innovators, and entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
With a prize pool of up to ₦200 million, Hackaholics 7. 0 provides participants with access to industry experts, investors, strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and one of Africa’s largest innovation communities.
About the Programme Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon that brings together technology enthusiasts, startups, and creative problem-solvers to develop innovative digital solutions that address real-world challenges. The programme follows a hybrid format, combining virtual and physical activities, and culminates in a grand finale where top teams pitch their solutions to industry leaders and investors.
Focus Areas
Participants can build solutions in any of the following sectors: Financial Inclusion Healthcare Digital Transformation Sustainability Education Social Impact Future of Work Benefits Successful participants will receive: Opportunity to win a share of ₦200 million in cash prizes and funding Mentorship from leading professionals in banking, fintech, and technology Access to Wema Bank APIs and technology tools Exposure to investors and key industry stakeholders Internship and employment opportunities with Wema Bank Networking opportunities with founders, innovators, and technology leaders Increased visibility for their startups and innovative solutions
Eligibility
Applicants must: Commit to participating throughout the programme Be available for both virtual and physical sessions Be willing to share relevant business data for mentorship purposes Demonstrate readiness to engage with customers, partners, and investors Assign at least one founder or senior decision-maker to participate actively
Programme Structure
Stage 1: Application Phase Developers, designers, founders, and innovators submit their applications. Stage 2: Regional Preliminaries Shortlisted teams participate in regional competitions and receive mentorship from industry experts.
Stage 3: Final Demo Day Top teams pitch their solutions before a panel of judges comprising executives, investors, and technology leaders. Stage 4: Grand Finale Winning teams receive funding, mentorship, and opportunities to further develop their solutions in collaboration with Wema Bank.
Application steps
Interested applicants should: Visit the Hackaholics website. Click Register Now .
Complete the application form with solution details. Add team members (maximum of three).
Submit the application and await further communication. Apply here: https://hackaholics.
wemabank. com/
Application timeline
Not specified.
Who can apply
- Eligibility Criteria Applicants must: Commit to participating throughout the programme Be available for both virtual and physical sessions Be willing to share relevant business data for mentorship purposes Demonstrate readiness to engage with customer
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