Ecobank, the pan-African banking leader, is excited to announce that submissions are now open for the seventh edition of its prestigious Fintech Challenge. This annual competition invites both early-stage and mature fintech businesses to partner with Ecobank for the chance to scale their solutions across 35 African countries.
Fintech entrepreneurs will not only compete for a top prize of $50,000 but also gain invaluable access to Ecobank’s extensive network and expertise in diverse market operations. This year’s challenge aims to tackle the significant obstacles identified by a McKinsey analysis, such as scaling difficulties, regulatory challenges, and finance scarcity faced by African fintech startups.
“Building partnerships with fintechs is a catalyst for driving financial inclusion in Africa. At Ecobank, we prioritize fintechs in our growth, transformation, and returns strategy,” says Jeremy Awori, CEO of Ecobank Group. This reflects Ecobank’s commitment to fostering innovation and financial inclusion across the continent.
Ecobank Fintech Fellows will enjoy numerous opportunities through collaboration with Ecobank and its partners. These include multinational product rollouts, potential service provider partnerships, access to Ecobank’s pan-African Banking Sandbox for product testing, and priority access to Ecobank’s venture capital partners for funding exploration.
Since its inception, the Ecobank Fintech Challenge has inducted 60 fintech startups into the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship, creating unparalleled opportunities for growth and expansion across the African market.
Interested fintech innovators can find out more about the competition and submit their applications through the official website. The deadline for entries is 7 July 2024. Don’t miss this chance to showcase your groundbreaking solutions and transform the financial landscape of Africa!
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