Finclusion Revolution-“Unlocking Access, Empowering Communities”
Showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded talents, and create impactful solutions that empower communities and drive innovation for a more accessible world.
Welcome to the second edition of Squad Hackathon
This year, we’re taking innovation to the next level with the theme "Finclusion Revolution: Hacking Access for All.“ In this exciting edition, we’re inviting university students across the country to solve pressing problems in their communities using the power of technology and Squad’s APIs. Here are keytips:
Team Work
Collaborate with peers from your university or other institutions to develop an app that addresses real-world challenges in sectors such as finance, education, and more.
The Goal
Create a solution that drives inclusion, empowers small businesses, or makes life easier for individuals in your university or a . broader community.
Review Guidelines
Kindly review the application guidelines while applying, If your application is successful, shortlisted candidates will be contacted to proceed to the next stage.
What You Could Win
FIRST POSITION
₦5M
- ₦5,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.
- Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels
SECOND POSITION
₦3M
- ₦3,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.
- Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels
THIRD POSITION
₦2M
- ₦2,000,000 to be shared equally amongst all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards.
- Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels
Achievements from Squad Hackathon 1.0
Celebrating the Key Moments, Innovations, and Achievements from Squad Hackathon
Squad Hackademy
Squad Hackademy Resource Program represents a select cohort of students from different universities, locations and courses of study.
In this cycle of the Squad Hackademy Programme, six of the best-performing students from the Take on Squad Hackathon 1.0 were recognised and enrolled in this program.
- Paid tuition fees up until graduation
- Hybrid work internships with paid stipends
- Rotational learning program across major competencies in Backend, Frontend development, UI/UX, QA, Cybersecurity
- Hands on learning and virtual live classes
- Access to the Udemy platform for self-paced learning
- Focused tech and business mentorship
- Full-time employment opportunity at GTCO upon completion of the 3-year program
Prize Breakdown
A detailed price breakdown on price sharing among team members for transparency and clarity.
FIRST POSITION
₦5M
The Squad Hackathon 1st place Prize consists of the following: One winning team (up to 4 people total) will receive 5,000,000 Naira to be shared equally among all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards. Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels.
SECOND POSITION
₦3M
The Squad Hackathon 2nd place Prize consists of the following: One winning team (up to 4 people total) will receive 3,000,000 Naira to be shared equally among all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards. Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels.
THIRD POSITION
₦2M
The Squad Hackathon 3rd place Prize consists of the following: One winning team (up to 4 people total) will receive 2,000,000 Naira to be shared equally among all team members, awarded in the form of GTBank utility cards. Publicity through Squad and GTCO communication channels.
Join the Squad Hackathon 2025
Showcase your skills, collaborate with like-minded talents, and create impactful solutions that empower communities and drive innovation for a more accessible world.
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