WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program for Nigerians (₦200m Prizes)

WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program for Nigerians (₦200m Prizes)

Application period for the 2026 WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program has been announced!

With ₦200m prizes, Wema Bank Hackathon Program offers funding and mentorship opportunities from top professionals in banking, fintech, and technology.

You will also get the opportunity to connect with Wema Bank, investors, tech enthusiasts, and to showcase your innovation to key industry leaders and decision-makers

This post will provide you with the details of the Wema Bank Hackathon Program, its requirements, benefits, and how to apply successfully.

WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program 2026 Summary

  • Host: Wema Bank Plc
  • Category: Competitions | Training 
  • Eligible Country: Nigeria 
  • Reward: ₦200 Million Cash Prizes | Training 
  • Deadline: Not Specified

WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program Details:

Applications are now open for the 2026 WEMA Bank Hackaholics Hackathon.

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.

Requirements for 2026 WEMA Bank Hackaholics:

To apply for the Wema Bank Hackaholic Hackathon Program, interested and qualified canddates should;

  • 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

Duration and Reward for WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program

  • 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.

How To Apply for WEMA Bank Hackathon Hackaholics Program 2026

Interested and qualified applicants should apply using the following instructions;

  • 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.

Programme Structure:

  • 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.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Deadline: Not Specified