Call for Application – Wema Bank Hackaholics 6.0 Innovation Challenge For Young Nigerians (Cash Prize). Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s open innovation challenge, designed to empower problem-solvers, startups, and tech enthusiasts. This year, we’re introducing two exciting tracks:
- The Hackathon – Where developers and tech teams build innovative solutions in a fast-paced coding competition.
- The Startup Pitch Competition – A platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their groundbreaking ideas to investors and industry experts.
Challenge Areas
- Fraud detection
- Customer experience
- Onboarding and acquisition
- Credit Management
Also Apply: National Poverty Eradication Programme (NAPEP) for Nigeria Youths (100k Stipend)
Eligibility
Everyone is welcome and can apply. No matter if you are a young entrepreneur, a professional, or a student. You don’t have to be a programmer and you certainly don’t need to have a degree in Computer Science.
Wema Bank Hackaholics 6.0 Benefits
Cash Prizes & Funding:Win exciting cash rewards of up to N200M to scale your solution.
Mentorship from Industry Experts: Gain insights from top professionals in banking, fintech, and technology.
Access to Bank APIs & Tech Tools: Leverage cutting-edge technology to build and test your solutions.
Recognition & Exposure: Showcase your innovation to key industry leaders and decision-makers.
Internship & Job Opportunities : Stand a chance to join Wema Bank’s innovation team.
Career & Networking Opportunities: Connect with Wema Bank, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
Stages
Application Phase
The journey begins here! Developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across the country can apply to be part of Hackaholics.
Stage 2
Regional Preliminaries
Shortlisted teams will compete in different regions, refining their solutions under mentorship from industry experts.
Stage 3
Final Day Demo
The best teams from the regional preliminaries will present their solutions to a panel of judges, including top executives, and tech leaders.
Stage 4
Grand Finale
Winners receive cash prizes, funding, and mentorship. Outstanding solutions may be considered for further development with Wema Bank.