Competition & Award
Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2024
Apply by Oct 1, 2024
About
The Ecobank Fintech Challenge invites innovative startups to launch their products across Ecobank’s extensive pan-African network, offering significant benefits such as partnerships, access to banking resources, and a chance to win a $50,000 cash prize, while contributing to Africa's financial integration and economic development.
Benefits
- Multinational product rollout with Ecobank
- Potential product launches within Ecobank’s 35-country network
- Service provider partnerships within the Bank’s ecosystem
- Access to Ecobank’s Pan-African Banking Sandbox for product testing
- Priority access to Ecobank’s Venture Capital partners for funding exploration
- Opportunity to join the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship programme
- Overall winner receives a cash prize of US$50,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all startups with innovative solutions addressing the needs of the African population and its diaspora
- Fintechs and developers from across Africa and global Africa-centered fintechs
Target Region
Africa
Target Sector
Fintech
Ecobank