Entries now open for Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0 (N90 million worth of Prizes to be won)
Join us at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers, and innovators in Africa. Together, let’s harness the power of technology to catalyze change. Powered by ALAT / WEMA BANK, this event brings together over 250 million young Africans enrolled in universities across the continent. Our goal is to establish a strategic advantage by fostering the growth of budding unicorns, techpreneurs, and innovators within these academic institutions.
The Hackaholics Digital Summit is Africa’s premier ecosystem gathering, dedicated to promoting innovation, collaboration, and technological progress. We are excited to bring together thousands of exceptional individuals, including innovators, change-makers, industry luminaries, and tech enthusiasts from various sectors. Join us and be a part of this transformative event.
Verticals / Focus Areas of the Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0
- Education
- Climate
- Civitech
- Insurance
- GovTech
- Health
- Gender-Based Violence
- Financial Inclusion
- Entertainment
- Fintech
- Emerging Technologies
- Others
What benefit will you get from Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0?
- Grant to build / scale solutions
- Support for product and integration
- Visibility for your team / solution
- Access to community of founders
- Coaching / Mentorship for founders
- Learn from renowned industry expert
Prizes: Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0
- Winner – N30M Worth of prizes
- First runner-up – N20M Worth of prizes
- Second Runner-up – N15M Worth of prizes
- Women-led team – N10M Worth of prizes
- University Stem Endowment – N15M Worth of prizes
Hackaholics 5.0 Pitch Centers
South West
- Afe Babalola University
- University of Ado-Ekiti
- Babcock University
- Yabatech
- University of Ibadan
- LASU
- FUTA
South South
- UNIPORT
- UNICAL
- UNIBEN
South East
- IMT, Enugu
- UNEC
Abuja
- Nile University, Abuja
- University of Abuja
North
- Bayero University Kano
Hackaholics X
- Covenant University & Bellz Uni
- Pan African University
- ABTI, Yola
Virtual
- KWARA -Landmark, UNILORIN
- EKITI & ONDO – ABUAD, FUTA, UNAD, AAUA & Environs
- LAGOS – University of Lagos, YabaTech & Environs
- Babcock, Redeemers
Rest of Africa
- Ghana
- Kenya
- Egypt
Eligibility. Who can participate in HACKAHOLICS 5.0?
Application for the Wema Bank Hackaholics 5.0
- Visit the official website for details and to apply
- Step 1 – Click apply now on the hackaholics Website
- Step 2 – Input your contact details and information
- Step 3 – Register your startup with your various founder(s)
- Step 4 – Upload prototype/pitchdeck
