Ecobank Fintech 2021-2022 Challenge for African Startups
Published: 10 Aug 2021
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Ecobank Fintech calls for application for their 2021 Challenge for African Tech Innovators and Entrepreneurs. The Ecobank Fintech Challenge identifies and partners Fintechs that are ready to scale and provides them with support and access to opportunities in Ecobank’s 33 African markets.
The selected finalists participate in the Ecobank Fintech Innovation Fair, with the top 3 finalists winning cash prizes. 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
Ecobank Fintech Challenge
Benefits of Ecobank Fintech Challenge
- Once in a lifetime opportunity to pursue integration with Ecobank and potentially launch products in Ecobank’s over 30 markets across Africa.
- The top three winners at the Challenge will be awarded $15,000, $12,000 and $10,000 cash prizes respectively.
- Start-ups may be selected by Ecobank as local country-level partner in any of Ecobank’s 33 country ecosystem.
- Fellows will be given access to a dedicated team to support on the Ecobank’s APIs test to enable them improve their products for the pan-African market.
- Founders will be inducted as Ecobank Fintech Fellows, granting them access and relationships to a vast network of global and African Accelerators and potential Investors as well as mentors.
- The Challenge offers opportunities for Fintechs to potentially integrate with Ecobank’s existing digital offerings
Requirements for Ecobank Fintech Challenge
- Open to all Fintechs on the African continent.
- They should have Africa-Focused or Africa relevant product
Application Deadline
September 20, 2021How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Ecobank Fintech on ecobankfintechchallenge.com to apply
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