Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023 is now accepting applications from talented and innovative candidates across Africa. If you are a fintech company looking to showcase your ideas and solutions, this is an excellent opportunity to participate in the challenge and make a difference in the financial industry.

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge Grand Finale is the culmination of the competition, where the selected finalists come together to showcase their innovations. The top winner of the challenge will receive a prestigious cash prize of $50,000. Moreover, all the finalists will become part of the esteemed Ecobank Fintech Fellowship, opening doors for potential collaborations, integrations, and business partnerships with the Ecobank Group.

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge is a platform that seeks out and collaborates with promising Fintech companies, providing them with support and opportunities to expand their reach in Ecobank’s 35 African markets. The aim is to foster their growth and position them as successful Pan African Fintech ventures. The challenge is open to all Fintechs across the African continent. Interested Fintech companies can apply by submitting their product details and a demo through the provided application link. These products should address specific pain points outlined in the given criteria.

The Ecobank Fintech Fellowship Program offers a range of benefits and opportunities to selected participants. These include the opportunity to integrate and launch products in Ecobank’s extensive network of African markets, a cash prize for the Challenge winner, potential partnerships as local service providers, access to Ecobank’s Pan-African Banking Sandbox for API testing, connections to a network of global and African accelerators, investors, and mentors, and the possibility of integrating solutions with Ecobank’s existing digital platforms.

Awards Summary:

Awards Sponsor(s): Ecobank

Awards Location: Across African Continent

Awards Duration: 1 Month and above

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Graduates

Nationality: African Nationalities

Requirements and eligibility criteria for Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023:

Applicants must be from the African continent.
Submit details of your product, along with a demo.
Your solution should address one or more of the following pain points:
Customer Experience
Financial Inclusion
Credit Scoring
Ecosystem Aggregation
Internal Tools
Payments
Any other relevant product categories.

Application Procedure for Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023 (How to apply);

Interested applicant who wants to apply for Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023, should meet the criteria and submit their applications through the provided link.

Application Deadline: July 21, 2023

For more information visit the official website