WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program 2026 for Nigerians | ₦200m Prizes
Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s premier hackathon, designed to bring together the brightest minds in technology, design, and innovation to build groundbreaking digital solutions that address real-world challenges.
As a participant, you will join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers, and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and together, let’s catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology.
Overview
- Type: Competitions, Accelerator Program
- Host: Wema Bank Plc
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Perks: ₦200 Million Cash Prizes, Training
- Deadline: Not Specified
Requirements for the WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program 2026
- Commit to the full duration of the program
- Participate in both virtual and physical sessions (hybrid model)
- Be open to sharing business data for mentorship and learning purposes
- Demonstrate readiness to engage with partners, customers, and investors
- Assign at least one founder or senior decision-maker to participate actively
Benefits of the WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program 2026
- Cash Prizes & Funding: Win exciting cash rewards of up to ₦200M to scale your solution.
- Mentorship from Industry Experts: Gain insights from top professionals in banking, fintech, and technology.
- Access to Bank APIs & Tech Tools: Leverage cutting-edge technology to build and test your solutions.
- Recognition & Exposure: Showcase your innovation to key industry leaders and decision-makers.
- Internship & Job Opportunities: Stand a chance to join Wema Bank’s innovation team.
- Career & Networking Opportunities: Connect with Wema Bank, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
Program Structure
- Click Register Now on the hackaholics Website
- Input your solution details and information
- Input your team members details. (Max. 3)
- Submit your application, and await our email.
Structure of the WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program 2026
- Stage 1: Application Phase
The journey begins here! Developers, designers, and problem-solvers from across the country can apply to be part of Hackaholics. - Stage 2: Regional Preliminaries
Shortlisted teams will compete in different regions, refining their solutions under mentorship from industry experts. - Stage 3: Final Day Demo
The best teams from the regional preliminaries will present their solutions to a panel of judges, including top executives, and tech leaders. - Stage 4: Grand Finale
Winners receive cash prizes, funding, and mentorship. Outstanding solutions may be considered for further development with Wema Bank