Who Zenith Bank Zecathon 6.0 Hackathon 2026 — Eligibility & Application is for
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Zenith Bank Zecathon 6.0 Hackathon 2026 — Eligibility & Application qualification requirements
- All team members must be aged 20–35 and citizens of an African country, as specified by the hackathon organiser.
- A team of two to four people is required; solo submissions are not accepted.
- Applicants can be students, developers, designers, professionals or startup builders; the application is judged as an innovation proposal, not a vacancy CV screening.
Other requirements for Zenith Bank Zecathon 6.0 Hackathon 2026 — Eligibility & Application
- Choose an official challenge track and propose an original technology-led solution; published themes include POS analytics, alternative credit scoring, digital fraud, SME finance, banking inclusion and trust.
- Explain the practical problem, proposed product, target users, technological approach, feasibility, impact and scalability.
- Ensure the team owns the submitted intellectual property and that no participant has a disqualifying conflict of interest with programme organisers or judges.
- Plan your own Lagos accommodation and travel if shortlisted. The organiser says meals, refreshments, workspace and internet are provided for the hackathon, but not lodging.
- This listing is specifically for the Hackathon. The Startup Pitch Competition is for registered, growth-stage businesses with traction, and the Future Innovators Challenge targets secondary-school teams; their eligibility differs.
Documents to prepare for Zenith Bank Zecathon 6.0 Hackathon 2026 — Eligibility & Application
- Team member names, relevant skills and roles (two to four participants).
- Project title, problem statement and a clear solution concept aligned to the chosen track.
- Presentation or pitch deck showing the intended users, AI/emerging-technology approach, feasibility and impact.
- Any additional attachments or registration answers required on the official organiser application form.
How to apply for Zenith Bank Zecathon 6.0 Hackathon 2026 — Eligibility & Application or check your status
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Open the official Zenith Bank Hackathon programme page from Beyond Limits and read its complete eligibility and track-specific rules.
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Form a team of two to four eligible members, select one track and agree on a specific problem the team can address.
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Prepare a short original proposal covering the problem, proposed AI/technology solution, impact, target users, implementation and each member's role.
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Follow the official Apply Now link from the organiser page. Check the form's fields, upload the requested pitch deck and submit by 13 October 2026.
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Watch the organiser's official announcements for selection results on 16 October. Selected teams should confirm travel and attendance arrangements for 20–22 October in Lagos.
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If shortlisted, check the published schedule for the 23 October semifinal demonstration and 28 October final pitch.
Do not pay for access to a shortlist or appointment.
The organiser explicitly says participation is free. No application, interview or recruitment fees should be paid. This is a contest and does not offer guaranteed employment.
Sources used to verify Zenith Bank Zecathon 6.0 Hackathon 2026 — Eligibility & Application
- The official Zecathon 6.0 landing page lists Hackathon, Startup Pitch and Future Innovators as separate programmes with different eligibility.
- The organiser's Hackathon page has conflicting prize figures in different blocks (₦70m and ₦90m). Do not treat either as a confirmed hackathon-specific amount; consult the organiser's latest written rules before relying on prize numbers.
- The application deadline, team size, age range, in-person location, participant expenses and submission stages are taken from the current organiser programme page.
- No JobPosting structured data applies because participants are competing, not applying for employment.