{"id":12405,"date":"2026-11-08T12:15:47","date_gmt":"2026-11-08T12:15:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/wema-bank-advances-youth-innovation-drive-as-21-hackaholics-finalists-emerge-businessday-ng\/"},"modified":"2026-11-08T12:15:47","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T12:15:47","slug":"wema-bank-advances-youth-innovation-drive-as-21-hackaholics-finalists-emerge-businessday-ng","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/08\/wema-bank-advances-youth-innovation-drive-as-21-hackaholics-finalists-emerge-businessday-ng\/","title":{"rendered":"Wema Bank advances youth innovation drive as 21 Hackaholics finalists emerge – Businessday NG"},"content":{"rendered":"

Wema Bank has shortlisted 21 innovators for the grand finale of its Hackaholics 7.0 programme, following a nationwide competition that attracted 5,329 participants and generated 1,632 ideas and solutions.\n<\/p>\n

The finalists competed at the November 6 event in Lagos, where they showcased solutions developed through the bank\u2019s innovation programme aimed at supporting young Nigerians to turn ideas into practical applications.\n<\/p>\n

The finalists are Dynalimb, Harthiq, Acceede, Vhorde, URI, Trarrk, SocialSign, RaverPay, All-Arbitrates, CitizensGage, Craft-Planet, FOID, PayByPalm, Niteonn, Nexa-AI, Neural-Forge, MamaAlert, JolliFlow, Becca, CropiQ and Middleman.\n<\/p>\n

Hackaholics, launched in 2019, is Wema Bank\u2019s youth and startup-focused initiative designed to identify innovators and support the development of technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.\n<\/p>\n

The bank said the programme had recorded more than 21,000 applicants, engaged over 50,000 participants, supported more than 10,000 startups across three countries and developed over 100 solutions from scratch.<\/p>\n

The seventh edition began on July 1, 2026, under the theme \u201cPowering Possibilities,\u201d with pitch centres in Uyo, Kano, YabaTech, Benin, Ibadan, Enugu and Lagos.\n<\/p>\n

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The nationwide tour produced 59 participants, from whom the 21 finalists were selected through a multi-stage evaluation process.\n<\/p>\n

The finalists presented refined versions of their solutions at a pre-pitch event on November 4, followed by an ecosystem tour on November 5 to engage with institutions and professionals in the technology and innovation sector.\n<\/p>\n

The programme culminated in the November 6 grand finale, themed \u201cFestival of the Future,\u201d where the innovators will compete and outstanding participants will be recognised.<\/p>\n

Wema Bank said Hackaholics was part of its efforts to support entrepreneurship, identify emerging talent and create opportunities for young Nigerians to develop solutions to societal challenges.<\/p>\n

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