$50,000 plus access to Ecobank's 35 African markets
A pan-African competition identifying fintechs ready to scale and partnering them with Ecobank, giving winners cash and distribution across the bank's continental footprint.
Use when
You are an African fintech ready to scale and want a banking partner with presence in 35 markets.
Skip when
You are pre-product, or you are not in fintech - this is a tightly scoped sector competition.
Status (8 Sep 2026): runs as an annual challenge - check the Ecobank page for the current call. Award: US$50,000 grant to the winner, plus support and access to opportunities across Ecobank's 35 African markets. Open to all fintechs on the African continent; applicants submit product details and a demo. The distribution access is arguably worth more than the cash for a fintech at scaling stage.
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