Ecobank launches US$500,000 Fintech Challenge

Ecobank Fintech Challenge is a pan-African innovation competition and start-ups partnership offering by Ecobank. It is designed to inspire, support and partner African start-ups and developers with the aim to facilitate the development of innovative “FinTech” and banking related solutions.

Ecobank is challenging Africa’s new generation of entrepreneurs to find lasting solutions to the continent’s most pressing banking issues. Submit entries in one or more of our key areas of interest for your Chance to win up to $500,000 funding.

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge will have startups submit applications addressing specific fintech challenges. Shortlisted applicants will get to pitch their idea at the Ecobank Innovation Fair for the chance to win cash prizes and get support from Ecobank to roll out their solution across 36 African countries. They’ll also get mentoring opportunities and have access to Ecobank’s vast network of partners.

If you’re interested in entering the competition, you can apply online.  Submit your solution to a fintech challenge in any of the areas listed on the dedicated website for the contest. Applications will be judged based on user experience, implementation practicality, functionality, innovation, and commercial prospects.

If you’re interested in entering the competition, you can apply online.  Submit your solution to a fintech challenge in any of the areas listed on the dedicated website for the contest. Applications will be judged based on user experience, implementation practicality, functionality, innovation, and commercial prospects.
Only entries that are adjudged to have met the selection criteria will be shortlisted for the pitch stage.
Applications will be received until April 14, 2017.
To register for the Ecobank Fintech Challenge, click here.


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