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PAYAZA HACKATHON 2.0

Empowering Africa

Leveraging Generative AI For a Tailored Financial Journey. Register to compete in this Hackathon.

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Empowering Africa

2023 Payaza Hackathon

3 days
12 hours
10 minutes
45 Seconds
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How to participate

Only 6 simple requirements are needed for the 2023 Hackhathon Challange

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You can enter as an individual participant or as a team.

2.

Your mission: conceive groundbreaking, unique solutions, ideas, and products in line with our theme “Empowering Africa - Leveraging  Regenerative AI For a Tailored Financial Journey”.

3.

Craft a compelling 3-minute video pitch and presentation showcasing your innovation.

4.

Upload your video pitch on a platform of your choice, tagging it with "Payaza Hackathon 2.0 Submission" and the hashtags " #Payaza #PayazaHackathon2.0 #EmpoweringAfrica" in the title, heading, or caption

5.

Submit the link to your pitch as well as the presentation document with your application

6.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to the Payaza Hackathon 2.0.

Rules & Regulations

Kindly follow these rules to avoid disqualification during the hackathon

Rule 1

Be kind, this is a communal space for developing ideas and building together.

Rule 2

All contestants are expected to participate in-person.

Rule 3

For each challenge, one winning team will be chosen by the judges.

Rule 4

Agree that the decisions of the judges are final, and the selection of winners is fully at the discretion of the judges.

Entry Requirements

For Teams

Must be a team of no more than 5 individuals consisting of at least the following persons; Product Manager, Frontend Developer, Backend Developer

For Individuals

Individuals interested in participating are encouraged to make a submission but also note that for the purpose of the event would be paired into a group consisting of no more than 5 individuals.

This is your chance to make a difference , innovate, and win big. Get ready to bring your A-game to the Payaza Hackathon 2.0!

What’s in it for you

Lots of prizes to be won at the Payaza 2023 Hackathon. Cash Prizes, consolation prizes and better yet, a chance to intern at the firm

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$5,000

Winner - Hackathon challenge

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$3,000

1st Runner Up - Hackathon challenge

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$1,500

2nd Runner Up - Hackathon challenge

Our Mentors & Judges

Great minds develop great people. All of these judges, mentors and more will be at the Payaza 2023 Hackathon to put you through.

Kayode Odeyinde

CEO, Nucleus IS

Emmanuel Ogunsola

Product Lead, AltSchool Africa

Jessie Croffie

Product Manager, TribaPay

Unyime Tommy

CoFounder, Assurdly

Omotunde Adetula

Head of Engineering, Wakanow

Tosin Yadeka

Partner Engineer, Spotify

Olugbenga Paseda

Executive Director, VFD Tech Ltd

Oluwatoyin Odutola

Head, Growth & Partnerships, NIBBS

Adeoluwa Akomolafe

CIO, Wema Bank

Tife Akeju

Director at Obsidian Achernar Nigeria

Seun Alley

CEO, Fez Delivery

Barong Asiodu

Head of Transformation, Western Africa, Pernod Ricard

Jacqueline Aby

Founder & CEO, MagmaTech

Kayode Fadahunsi

CEO, Prosperis Holdings Limited

Adetayo Bamiduro

Co-Founder, MAX

Edwin Enwegbara

Eauxwell Nigeria Limited

Hackathon Agenda

Registration will begin by 8:00 AM. Below are also a breakdown of participant events in the hackathon

Day 1 (22nd Nov 2023)

  1. Registration
  2. Ice Breaker Activities
  3. Tea Break
  4. Idea Pitching
  5. Hacking
  6. And More

Day 2 (23rd Nov 2023)

  1. Welcome Session
  2. Hacking Continues
  3. Tea Break
  4. Demos & Winners announcements
  5. And More

Frequently Asked Questions

We know you have questions and we have answers. If you do not find answers to your questions, you can always reach out to us.

What is the Payaza Hackathon 2.0?

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The Payaza Hackathon 2.0 is a competition that challenges individuals and teams to develop innovative solutions, ideas, or products related to fintech and payments

When is the Payaza Hackathon 2.0 taking place?

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The Payaza Hackathon 2.0 is scheduled for November 2023.

Can I participate as an individual?

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Yes, individual participants are welcome to join. You'll be paired into a team for the purpose of the hackathon.

How many members can be on a team?

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A team can consist of up to 5 individuals.

What are the prizes for the Payaza Hackathon 2.0?

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The prizes include: - Winner: $5,000 - First Runner-Up: $3,000 - Second Runner-Up: $1,500

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