location: Nigeria (open to founders across Africa)
source-url: https://www.opportunitiesforafricans.com/the-wema-bank-hackaholics-7-0-for-african-innovators-and-startups/
apply-url: https://hackaholics.wemabank.com/
Wema Bank Hackaholics 7.0 is a flagship open innovation programme designed to support startups, innovators, creatives, and technology enthusiasts across Africa. With over 7 years of experience, the programme has enabled founders to access funding, mentorship, and growth opportunities. The programme has 4 key tracks, including a startup pitch competition, hackathon, social impact track, and more
Overview
The Wema Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0 is designed to give builders, founders, and creators access to the support they need to grow, from idea stage to real-world impact.
- Startup Pitch Competition: a platform for startups and entrepreneurs to showcase innovative solutions and gain visibility
- Hackathon: a challenge designed for developers, designers, engineers, and builders creating technology-driven solutions to real-world problems
- Social Impact Track: a platform for changemakers and organisations building solutions that address pressing social and community challenges
- Tracks focus on Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Education, Social Impact, and Future Of Work
Eligibility
Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of age, profession, or educational background. No prior programming experience or degree in Computer Science is required.
- Young entrepreneurs, professionals, and students are all eligible to apply
- No specific requirements or restrictions are mentioned
Benefits
- Funding: access prize funding, post-program support, and opportunities to raise capital to scale your solution
- Mentorship: learn from experienced founders, industry leaders, and experts who guide you on building real, scalable products
- Visibility: showcase your work to investors, partners, and the broader ecosystem through demo days, media exposure, and platform recognition
- Partnerships: connect with organizations, platforms, and stakeholders that can help you pilot, integrate or scale your solution
- Community: join a growing network of developers, creators, and founders building and collaborating across the ecosystem
- Market Access: get opportunities to test, validate, and deploy your solution within real business environments and customer markets
How to Apply
To apply, interested applicants can submit their applications through the official website. The application process is open and does not require any specific qualifications or experience.
- Visit the official webpage of the WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0
- Follow the application instructions and submit your application
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Wema Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0?
The Wema Bank Hackaholics Hackathon 7.0 is a flagship open innovation programme designed to support startups, innovators, creatives, and technology enthusiasts across Africa.
Who is eligible to apply?
Everyone is welcome to apply, regardless of age, profession, or educational background. No prior programming experience or degree in Computer Science is required.
What are the benefits of participating in the programme?
Participating startups and innovators can access funding, mentorship, visibility, partnerships, community, and market access to scale their solutions.
What are the tracks available in the programme?
The programme has 4 key tracks, including a startup pitch competition, hackathon, social impact track, and more.
How can I apply for the programme?
To apply, interested applicants can submit their applications through the official website.
What is the focus of the programme?
The programme focuses on Financial Inclusion, Healthcare, Digital Transformation, Sustainability, Education, Social Impact, and Future Of Work.