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Ecobank Fintech Challenge 2023: Deadline 21 July 2023

The Ecobank Fintech Challenge aims to identify and collaborate with Fintech companies that are prepared to expand their operations and provide them with support and access to opportunities across Ecobank's 35 markets in Africa. The objective is to foster their growth as successful Pan African Fintech ventures. Fintech companies from all over Africa are invited to apply for the challenge by submitting their product details and a demonstration on the official Ecobank Fintech Challenge website. These products must address specific pain points outlined on the website.

The chosen finalists will participate in the grand finale of the Ecobank Fintech Challenge. The ultimate winner in 2023 will receive a cash prize of $50,000. All finalists will become part of the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship, granting them the opportunity to explore potential deals, integration, and commercial partnerships with the Ecobank Group.

Being selected as a finalist offers numerous benefits and opportunities, including the rollout of their products across multiple countries, cash prizes from the competition, partnerships with service providers, access to Ecobank's Pan-African Banking Sandbox, access to the Partner Network, and integration with existing digital offerings provided by Ecobank.

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