Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 brings together developers, entrepreneurs, and visionary innovators to drive Africa's digital transformation. This flagship innovation challenge features two unique programs designed to empower startups and creators to turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.
Program Structure
This competition seeks to elevate startups innovating in these critical sectors:
Phase 1: Startup Pitch Competition
Showcase your startup’s innovation and compete for cash prizes
Phase 2: Incubation Program
Top 5 finalists move into an intensive incubation program to refine their business models and strategies for scalable growth over six weeks, beginning shortly after the pitch competition.
Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 Innovation Challenge Benefits
Cash Prizes for top 5 finalists
1st place: N30 million
Other finalists receive N10 million.
Access mentorship, resources, and growth opportunities
Collaborate with Africa's brightest innovators
Turn your ideas into real-world impact
Requirements for Zenith Bank Zecathon 5.0 Innovation Challenge
To be eligible for the Zenith Bank Startup Pitch Competition & Incubation Program, applicants must:
Be an early-stage African startups with a registered business entity
Operate in one or more of the listed focus sectors
Demonstrate a viable product or Minimum Viable Product (MVP) with initial market traction
Present a scalable business model with clear growth potential
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025
How to Apply
For more details, visit Zenith Bank Zecathon webpage
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