Zenith Bank Plc has officially launched Zecathon 5.0, the fifth edition of its flagship startup competition and innovation program, featuring an impressive ₦140 million prize pool and a groundbreaking Hackathon aimed at accelerating digital transformation across fintech and emerging technology sectors.
Developers, founders, and innovators across Africa are invited to apply for free at beyondlimits.global/zecathon5 before the October 31, 2025 deadline.
Zecathon 5.0 continues Zenith Bank’s mission to empower African innovators and spotlight solutions in sectors such as fintech, FMCG, insurance, education, retail, e-commerce, payments, lending, cybersecurity, agriculture, health, and logistics.
“Zecathon 5.0 represents the next leap in Zenith Bank’s journey of empowering innovators and driving Africa’s digital transformation,” said Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji, OON, Group Managing Director/Chief Executive, Zenith Bank Plc. “By introducing a full-scale hackathon alongside our startup pitch and incubation program, we’re creating an ecosystem where developers, dreamers, and founders can collaborate, compete, and ultimately build real solutions that shape the future of banking and business across the continent.”
Key Highlights of Zecathon 5.0:
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₦140 Million Prize Pool for winning startups and innovators
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₦30 Million each for the top winners in both the Hackathon and Startup Pitch Competition
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₦10 Million each for four additional finalists in each category
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Six-Week Incubation Program to help finalists refine, scale, and commercialize their ideas
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Open to African innovators, startups, and tech enthusiasts
The Hackathon will challenge participants to design cutting-edge fintech and digital products, while the Startup Pitch Competition will feature scalable ventures addressing real-world business and social challenges.
Building on the success of Zecathon 4.0, which drew nearly 2,000 applicants and awarded ₦77.5 million to standout startups like JumpnPass, CreditChek, and Salad Africa, this year’s edition aims even higher.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of Africa’s leading innovation challenge.
👉 Apply for free today: https://beyondlimits.global/zecathon5
📅 Deadline: October 31, 2025
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