WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program for Nigerians (₦150m Prizes)
With ₦150m prizes, Wema Bank Hackathon 6.0 Program is a youth-focused startup competition aimed 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 laudable initiative is powered by Wema Bank/ ALAT; one of Nigeria’s Most digitally dominant financial institutions. There has been 5 previous editions and we are excited to present the 6th edition tagged Re-imagined.
Requirements:
- Everyone is welcome and can apply for the 2025 WEMA Bank Hackaholics Program. 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.
Duration and Reward
- 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.
How To Apply?
Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the following instructions;
- Click Register Now on the hackaholics Website
- Input your solution details and information
- Input your team members details. (Max. 3)
- Submit your application, and await our email.
Programme Structure:
- Stage 1: 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.
Deadline: Not Specified
