Wema Bank Hackathon Program 6.0, is a youth-focused startup competition seeking to provide a platform that enables innovators and startup founders with tech-driven or tech-enabled game-changing ideas and products to grow and blitz scale their ventures.
This initiative is powered by Wema Bank/ ALAT; one of Nigeria’s most digitally dominant financial institutions.
Program Summary
- Host: Wema Bank Plc
- Category: Competitions | Training
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦150 Million Cash Prizes | Training
- Deadline: Not Specified
Program Details
Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon, designed to bring together the brightest minds in technology, design, and innovation to build groundbreaking digital solutions that address real-world challenges.
The program creates the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers, and Innovators in Africa.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Wema Bank Hackathon Program 6.0:
- Everyone is eligible and can apply for the 2025 WEMA Bank Hackaholics Program. Whether young entrepreneurs, professionals, or students.
- Applicants don’t have to be programmers, nor do they need to have a degree in Computer Science.
Program Benefits
Successful applicants of the Wema Bank Hackathon Program 6.0 will receive:
- Cash Prizes & Funding: Applicants can win exciting cash rewards of up to N200M
- 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.
How to Apply
To apply for this program:
- Register Now on the hackaholics Website
- Input your solution details and information
- Input your team members details. (Max. 3)
- Submit your application, and await an email.
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