Call For Applications:Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022 For Africans

Call For Applications:Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022 For Africans

Applications are now open for the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022 for Africans.

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provide them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 African markets. 

The goal:

To contribute to their growth as potential Pan African Fintech success stories.

Requirements For Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022 For Africans:

• The Challenge is open to all Fintechs on the African continent. Interested Fintechs can apply by sending details of their product as well as a demo here.
• These products must address one or more of a specific set of pain points which can be found here.

Benefits:

• The selected finalists participate in the Ecobank Fintech Challenge Grand Finale,
• The ultimate winner for 2022 will be awarded a cash prize of $50,000,
• All finalists are inducted into the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship, which affords them the opportunity to explore deals, integration and commercial partnership with the Ecobank Group.

Applicant's Journey:

1. Late August – Mid-September 2022: Apply
2. Late September 2022: Get Shortlisted
3. Mid-October 2022: Become a finalist
4. Late October 2022: Pitch at Challenge event/win cash
5. Late October 2022: Get Inducted into Ecobank Fintech Fellowship
6. November 2022 – April 2023: Explore Integration & commercial partnership opportunities with Ecobank Group

Application Closing Date: 
(September 16, 2022)

For More Information: Visit the Official Website of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2022 For Africans