GTCO Squad Hackathon Program For Nigerians | ₦10m Prizes
Job Description
GTCO Squad Hackathon 3.0 is here — offering a ₦10 million opportunity for undergraduates!
The GTCO Squad Hackathon Program provides Nigerian students with a platform to design and build intelligent, data-driven solutions, with a total prize pool of ₦10 million up for grabs.
GTCO Squad Hackathon 3.0 Summary
- Host Country: Nigeria
- Category: Competition
- Eligible Countries: Nigeria
- Reward: ₦10 million Cash Prizes | Mentorship | Publicity
- Deadline: Not Specified
About the Program
The GTCO Squad Hackathon 3.0, officially titled “Take on Squad Hackathon 3.0,” was launched by Guaranty Trust Holding Company (GTCO) in collaboration with its fintech subsidiary, HabariPay, on April 2, 2026.
This year’s theme, “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” challenges the brightest and most innovative minds in Nigerian universities to push boundaries and create impactful solutions.
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a recognized Nigerian university
- Form a team of 2 to 4 members
- Have teams that can include members from diverse academic disciplines
- Ensure at least one team member has a technical background (e.g., engineering, computer science, or data science)
- Possess a valid student ID
Benefits
Participants stand a chance to win:
- 1st Prize: ₦5,000,000 + media exposure
- 2nd Prize: ₦3,000,000 + media exposure
- 3rd Prize: ₦2,000,000 + media exposure
All prizes will be shared among team members and issued via GTBank utility cards.
Thematic Areas
Teams are expected to develop scalable and practical solutions in areas such as:
- AI Automation: Streamlining and automating financial operations
- Predictive AI Tools: Enhancing security, risk detection, and decision-making
- Squad API Integration: Building innovative fintech applications using Squad infrastructure
- Financial Innovation: Improving how people and communities send, receive, and manage money
Deadline: Not Specified
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Requirements
To be considered, applicants must:
- Be currently enrolled in a recognized Nigerian university
- Form a team of 2 to 4 members
- Have teams that can include members from diverse academic disciplines
- Ensure at least one team member has a technical background (e.g., engineering, computer science, or data science)
- Possess a valid student ID
Benefits
Participants stand a chance to win:
- 1st Prize: ₦5,000,000 + media exposure
- 2nd Prize: ₦3,000,000 + media exposure
- 3rd Prize: ₦2,000,000 + media exposure
All prizes will be shared among team members and issued via GTBank utility cards.
Thematic Areas
Teams are expected to develop scalable and practical solutions in areas such as:
- AI Automation: Streamlining and automating financial operations
- Predictive AI Tools: Enhancing security, risk detection, and decision-making
- Squad API Integration: Building innovative fintech applications using Squad infrastructure
- Financial Innovation: Improving how people and communities send, receive, and manage money
Deadline: Not Specified