Call for Application | Wema Bank Hackaholics 2026
Wema Bank is offering an exciting opportunity for innovators, startups, and entrepreneurs across Africa to participate in their flagship innovation programme, Hackaholics 2026. This hackathon provides funding, mentorship, and business support to help turn innovative ideas into scalable solutions that address real-world challenges across various sectors, including fintech, agritech, healthtech, edtech, and AI. It’s a chance to gain exposure, resources, and mentorship from a leading Nigerian financial institution, with the potential to expand your impact across Africa.
By who: Wema Bank
Location: Nigeria (open to African innovators, remote participation available)
Deadline: Not specified – applications currently open
Schedule: Programme runs over several months (exact dates on application portal)
Type: Innovation programme / hackathon with funding and mentorship
Description:
Applications are now open for Wema Bank Hackaholics 2026. Hackaholics is Wema Bank's flagship innovation programme designed to empower Africa's brightest innovators to build solutions that solve real-world challenges and create lasting impact. Whether you're building in fintech, agritech, healthtech, edtech, AI or any other sector, this is an opportunity to transform your idea into a scalable business with the support of one of Nigeria's leading financial institutions.
Benefits:
Up to ₦200 Million in prizes, funding, mentorship and business support
Mentorship from industry experts and business leaders
Business development and go-to-market support
Opportunity to scale your innovation across Africa
Responsibilities:
1. Develop a viable solution that addresses a real-world challenge.
2. Participate in programme activities, including mentorship sessions and pitch events.
3. Refine your product or business model based on feedback from experts.
4. Present your solution to judges and potential investors at the final stage.
5. If selected, commit to building and scaling your innovation with Wema Bank’s support.
Requirements:
1. Open to startups, entrepreneurs, software developers, tech innovators, students and founders with innovative solutions.
2. Must have a working prototype or a clear concept that can be developed into a scalable product.
3. Must be based in Africa or have a solution relevant to African markets.
4. Demonstrate commitment to participate fully in the programme.
5. Submission must be completed through the official application portal.
Visit hackaholics.wemabank.com to submit your application. Applications are currently open – no deadline has been announced, so apply early. For full details on eligibility and programme structure, refer to the official website.
Why Apply
This programme offers substantial prizes and support, including up to ₦200 million in funding and business development resources. Participants benefit from mentorship by industry experts, opportunities to refine their solutions, and exposure to investors and judges. It’s a unique platform to accelerate your innovation, connect with key stakeholders, and potentially scale your project across the continent—all while working with a reputable financial partner committed to fostering innovation in Africa.
Before You Apply
Ensure you have a working prototype or a clear, scalable concept that addresses a pressing challenge relevant to African markets. The programme is open to a wide range of innovators—including startups, entrepreneurs, developers, students, and founders—so highlight your unique solution and your commitment to full participation. Prepare your application carefully through the official portal, and visit the website for detailed eligibility criteria and programme details. Early application is encouraged since no specific deadline has been announced.
