Join the largest community of problem-solvers, visionaries, creative thinkers and Innovators in Africa, at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon, and catalyze change with the enabling power of Technology
Opportunity Details
Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s open innovation challenge, designed to empower problem-solvers, startups, and tech enthusiasts. This year, they are introducing two exciting tracks:
Challenge Areas
1. Fraud Detection
Financial fraud is evolving rapidly, making it challenging for banks to detect and prevent fraudulent activities in real time.
2. Customer Experience
Modern banking customers expect seamless, personalized, and instant banking experiences across digital and physical touchpoints.
3. Onboarding & Acquisition
Many customers abandon the onboarding process due to lengthy verification steps, poor user experience, or lack of guidance.
4. Credit Management
Many customers struggle to access credit due to traditional risk assessments that rely heavily on outdated credit scoring systems.
1. Cash Prizes & Funding
Win exciting cash rewards of up to N200M to scale your solution.
2. Mentorship from Industry Experts
Gain insights from top professionals in banking, fintech, and technology.
3. Access to Bank APIs & Tech Tools
Leverage cutting-edge technology to build and test your solutions.
4. Recognition & Exposure
Showcase your innovation to key industry leaders and decision-makers.
5. Internship & Job Opportunities
Stand a chance to join Wema Bank’s innovation team.
6. Career & Networking Opportunities
Connect with Wema Bank, investors, and tech enthusiasts.
Stage 1
Application Phase
Stage 2
Regional Preliminaries
Stage 3
Final Day Demo
Stage 4
Grand Finale
Apply for WEMA Bank Hackaholics