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The Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 Startup Pitch Competition/Hackathon for young African Innovators

🏛 Zenith Bank (through its Zecathon program) and partners 📍 Worldwide 📅 2026
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About this opportunity

Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 is a flagship innovation challenge that brings together developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators to drive Africa’s digital transformation. It features a Startup Pitch Competition and an incubation program, with cash prizes and mentorship for finalists, focusing on sectors such as Fintech, AgriTech, HealthTech, ClimateTech, and E-commerce.

Benefits & funding

Cash prizes totaling ₦140 million, mentorship, investor access, and strategic resources for growth, plus continental visibility for finalists.

Eligibility

Developers, entrepreneurs, and innovators in Africa with startup ideas seeking regional exposure and growth opportunities.

How to apply

Submit startup details and ideas through the official webpage; follow the program's pitch and incubation pathway as described.

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