…INVITES APPLICATIONS FROM YOUNG INNOVATORS ACROSS AFRICA
HabariPay’s Squad, payment fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (“GTCO” or the “Group”), today announced dates for its annual social coding competition. Building on the success of the inaugural edition, “Squad Hackathon 2.0” is set to take place from the 13th–15th of March 2025 at the state-of-the-art GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Launched in January 2024, Take on Squad Hackathon is designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving skills among emerging tech talents. Competing teams will leverage Squad’s advanced APIs to create scalable digital solutions that not only improve their immediate communities but also contribute to addressing wider economic and social concerns. The second edition of the hackathon is expected to be even larger and more impactful, with expanded participation from universities across Nigeria and a broader range of impactful problem statements.
Themed “Finclusion Revolution: Unlocking Access, Empowering Communities,” this 3-day event aims to spotlight how technology can address real-world challenges that limit access to financial services in underserved communities. The hackathon will feature onboarding, team-building activities, brainstorming and hacking sessions, and solution development. By providing a platform for university students and other tertiary institution participants to showcase their IT skills, the event fosters personal growth, professional development, and network-building. Additionally, it serves as a stepping stone for young innovators to gain exposure, attract investment, and potentially bring their solutions to market.
Speaking on the upcoming Take on Squad Hackathon 2.0, Eduophon Japhet, Managing Director of HabariPay Ltd, said: “The Take on Squad Hackathon reflects our core mission of empowering businesses and young innovators. We believe that the next big breakthrough in technology will come from young minds who are passionate about solving current and emerging universal challenges. At Squad, we are not just building cutting-edge payment solutions for our clients; we are nurturing a culture of innovation and empowering the next generation of tech leaders in Africa.”
Registration for Take on Squad Hackathon 2.0 is now open for teams of four. Beyond the grand prizes—₦5 million for first place, ₦3 million for second place, and ₦2 million for third place—standout participants will have the exclusive opportunity to join the Squad
Hackademy. This initiative, powered by Squad, provides young innovators with access to comprehensive learning resources, expert mentorship, and exclusive job opportunities within Squad’s ecosystem of partners.
Don’t miss this chance to make a difference with your squad and be part of a vibrant community of young innovators shaping the future of digital payments in Africa.
