Call for Applications: WEMA Bank Hackaholics Program 2026 for Nigerians | ₦200 Million in Prizes
The WEMA Bank Hackaholics Program 2026 is Wema Bank’s flagship hackathon designed to unite the brightest minds in technology, design, and innovation to build transformative digital solutions that address real-world challenges.
Hackaholics brings together Africa’s largest community of problem-solvers, innovators, developers, designers, and creative thinkers at the annual Hackaholics Ideathon. Through the enabling power of technology, participants collaborate to drive meaningful change and shape the future of digital innovation in Nigeria and beyond.
Programme Overview
- Programme Type: Hackathon, Competition & Accelerator
- Host Organisation: Wema Bank Plc
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Rewards: Up to ₦200 Million in cash prizes, funding, and training
- Application Deadline: Not specified
Also Apply: Federal Ministry of Education Launches ₦50m Student-Led Venture Capital Grant Programme (S-VCG)
Eligibility & Participation Requirements
To participate in the WEMA Bank Hackaholics Program 2026, applicants must:
- Commit to the full duration of the programme
- Participate in both virtual and physical sessions (hybrid format)
- Be willing to share relevant business or solution data for mentorship and learning
- Demonstrate readiness to engage with partners, customers, and investors
- Assign at least one founder or senior decision-maker to actively participate throughout the programme
Benefits of the Hackaholics Program
Participants stand to gain:
- Cash Prizes & Funding: Win up to ₦200 million to scale innovative solutions
- Expert Mentorship: Learn from leading professionals in banking, fintech, and technology
- Access to Bank APIs & Tech Tools: Build and test solutions using advanced digital infrastructure
- Recognition & Visibility: Showcase innovations to top industry leaders and decision-makers
- Internship & Job Opportunities: Potential placement within Wema Bank’s innovation ecosystem
- Career & Networking Opportunities: Connect with investors, partners, and Africa’s tech community
Also Apply: NJFP Reopens 2026 Application Portal for Paid Graduate Work Placements Nationwide
Application Process
Interested participants should follow these steps:
- Visit the Hackaholics website and click “Register Now.”
- Provide details of your solution or idea.
- Enter team member information (maximum of 3 members per team).
- Submit your application and await further communication via email.
Programme Structure
The WEMA Bank Hackaholics Program 2026 is delivered in four stages:
Stage 1: Application Phase
Developers, designers, and innovators across Nigeria submit applications to join Hackaholics.
Stage 2: Regional Preliminaries
Shortlisted teams compete across various regions, refining their solutions with guidance from industry mentors.
Stage 3: Final Day Demo
Top teams pitch their solutions to a panel of judges, including senior executives and technology leaders.
Stage 4: Grand Finale
Winning teams receive cash prizes, funding, and mentorship, with outstanding solutions considered for further collaboration and development with Wema Bank.
