GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 for Nigerians

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The GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 is an exciting competition designed for Nigerian undergraduates to showcase their creativity and technical skills. The GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 offers a total prize pool of ₦10 million, along with mentorship and national visibility for innovative, data driven solutions.

GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 Overview

The GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026, also known as Take on Squad Hackathon 3.0, is an initiative by Guaranty Trust Holding Company in partnership with its fintech subsidiary, HabariPay. This program challenges students to build intelligent solutions that address real world problems in the financial and digital economy.

• Host Country: Nigeria
• Category: Competition
• Eligible Applicants: Nigerian undergraduates
• Reward: ₦10 million cash prizes, mentorship, and publicity
• Application Deadline: Not specified

Theme for GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026

The theme for the GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 is:

Smart Systems The Intelligent Economy

Participants are expected to develop forward thinking solutions that leverage technology to improve financial systems and digital experiences.

Eligibility Requirements for GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026

To participate in the GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Must be currently enrolled in a recognized Nigerian university
• Must form a team of two to four members
• Teams can include students from different academic disciplines
• At least one team member must have a technical background such as engineering, computer science, or data science
• Must possess a valid student identification card

Thematic Areas for GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026

Teams participating in the GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 are expected to build innovative solutions in any of the following areas:

• AI automation for improving financial operations
• Predictive AI tools for risk detection, security, and decision making
• Squad API integration for building fintech applications
• Financial innovation to improve how people manage and transfer money

Prizes and Benefits

The GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 offers attractive rewards for top performing teams.

• First Prize: ₦5,000,000 plus media exposure
• Second Prize: ₦3,000,000 plus media exposure
• Third Prize: ₦2,000,000 plus media exposure

All prize money will be shared among team members and issued through GTBank utility cards.

Additional benefits include:

• Access to mentorship from industry experts
• National recognition and publicity
• Opportunity to build impactful fintech solutions

Why You Should Apply

The GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 provides a valuable platform for students to gain hands on experience, collaborate with peers, and develop solutions that can shape the future of digital finance in Nigeria.

Application Details

Interested students should apply for the GTCO Squad Hackathon Program 2026 and begin preparing their teams and ideas early.

Application Deadline: Not specified

Apply here
https://squadco.com/hackathon/