Wema Bank Plc has opened applications for Hackaholics 2026 (also referred to as Hackaholics 7.0), its flagship open innovation programme aimed at empowering startups, developers, designers, problem-solvers, and creative thinkers across Africa, with a particular focus on Nigerian innovators.
The programme offers substantial cash prizes totaling up to ₦200 million, alongside mentorship, access to banking APIs and tech tools, networking opportunities with investors and industry leaders, and potential pathways to internships or partnerships with Wema Bank.
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Programme Overview
Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon and open innovation platform. It brings together the brightest minds in technology, design, and entrepreneurship to develop groundbreaking digital solutions addressing real-world challenges.
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Participants can compete in three main tracks:
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- Hackathon — A timed build challenge for developers, designers, and product thinkers.
- Social Impact — Solutions focused on social, environmental, or community challenges.
The hackathon spans a hybrid model with virtual and physical sessions, including regional preliminaries and a grand finale where top teams demo their solutions to judges comprising top executives and tech leaders.
Key Benefits
- Cash prizes and funding up to ₦200 million to scale winning solutions.
- Mentorship from experts in banking, fintech, and technology.
- Access to Wema Bank’s APIs and cutting-edge tools.
- High-visibility exposure to investors, industry leaders, and potential collaboration opportunities.
- Career and networking prospects, including possible internships at Wema Bank.
Eligibility and Requirements
The programme is open to Nigerians and broader African talent. Participants should:
- Commit to the full duration of the programme.
- Be prepared for hybrid (virtual and physical) participation.
- Demonstrate readiness to engage with mentors, partners, and investors, and share relevant business data.
- Assign at least one founder or senior decision-maker for active involvement.
Solutions can address themes such as financial inclusion, healthcare, digital transformation, sustainability, education, social impact, and the future of work.
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There are no registration fees. Applications are currently open with no specified deadline, though interested participants are encouraged to apply early via the official portal.
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