Wema Bank unveils 21 Hackaholics 7.0 finalists ahead of the November 6 grand finale in Lagos, following a nationwide innovation contest
Wema Bank has unveiled 21 finalists for the seventh edition of its Hackaholics innovation programme, with the selected participants set to compete at the grand finale in Lagos on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Themed “Festival of the Future”, the finale is expected to bring together innovators, technology leaders, startup founders, investors and other stakeholders in Nigeria’s innovation ecosystem.
The 21 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.
Hackaholics is Wema Bank’s youth and startup-focused initiative aimed at helping young innovators turn technology-driven ideas into practical solutions to real-world challenges.
Since its launch in 2019, the programme has attracted 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, according to the bank.
The seventh edition began on July 1, 2026, attracting 5,329 participants and generating 1,632 ideas and solutions across seven pitch centres in Uyo, Kano, YabaTech, Benin, Ibadan, Enugu and Lagos.
Following the nationwide programme, 59 participants emerged from the different centres, while 21 finalists were selected through a multi-stage evaluation process.
The grand finale week features three days of activities designed to prepare participants and connect them with industry professionals.
The programme began on Wednesday, November 4, with a Pre-Pitch session, during which finalists presented refined versions of their solutions.
On Thursday, November 5, participants are scheduled to take part in an Ecosystem Tour powered by Wema Bank.
The tour will provide opportunities to visit leading institutions in the technology and innovation sector, interact with industry professionals and gain practical insights ahead of the competition.
The activities will culminate in the grand finale on Friday, November 6, when outstanding innovators will be recognised.
Through Hackaholics, Wema Bank said it remained committed to identifying emerging talent, creating opportunities for young innovators and supporting the development of solutions to real-world problems.
