​Wema Bank has launched the 6th edition of its Hackaholics program, a premier hackathon designed to foster innovation among Nigerian entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and creative thinkers. This initiative offers participants the opportunity to develop groundbreaking digital solutions addressing real-world challenges, with a prize pool of up to ₦150 million.

Summary of WEMA Bank Hackaholics

• Host: WEMA Bank
• Category: Hackathon & Startup Pitch Competition
• Eligible Countries: Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana
• Reward: Up to ₦150 million in cash prizes, funding, mentorship, technology access, and career opportunities
• Deadline: Not Specified

About WEMA Bank Hackaholics

Wema Bank's Hackaholics is an annual innovation initiative that brings together tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers to develop impactful digital solutions addressing real-world challenges. Since its inception in 2019, Hackaholics has evolved into a premier platform for nurturing innovation across Nigeria and other African countries.

WEMA Bank Hackaholics Benefits

• Cash Prizes & Funding: Win up to ₦200M to scale your solution.
• Mentorship: Learn from experts in banking, fintech, and tech.
• Access to Tech Tools: Use cutting-edge technology to build solutions.
• Recognition: Showcase your innovation to key leaders.
• Internship & Jobs: Potential opportunity with Wema Bank’s team.
• Networking: Connect with investors and tech enthusiasts.

WEMA Bank Hackaholics Eligibility

• 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.

Program Structure: short
The WEMA Bank Hackaholics program is structured to identify, nurture, and showcase innovative solutions from tech enthusiasts, startups, and problem-solvers. The program comprises several stages:

• ​Application Phase: Open to developers, designers, and innovators nationwide.
• ​Regional Preliminaries: Shortlisted teams compete in regional events, refining their solutions under mentorship.
• ​Digital Summit and Grand Finale: Top teams present their solutions at the summit, with winners receiving cash prizes and other rewards.

Hackaholics Locations

• South-West: Lagos, Oyo, Kwara, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun​
• South-East: Enugu​
• North-West: Kaduna
• ​North-Central: Abuja
• South-South: Akwa-Ibom​
• Africa: Nairobi (Kenya), Accra (Ghana)

How To Apply for WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program

Interested individuals can apply through the official Hackaholics website


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