Twenty one innovation teams have emerged as finalists for the seventh edition of Wema Bank’s Hackaholics innovation programme, advancing to the final stage of the competition ahead of the grand finale scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026.
The finalists will present their solutions at a pre-pitch session on Wednesday, November 4, according to information received by TechMedia Africa.
The competition features three tracks: the Social Impact Track, Hackathon Track and Startup Pitch Competition.
The 2026 edition, themed ‘Powering Possibilities,’ is designed to identify, support and develop innovative, technology-driven solutions capable of addressing real-world challenges. Through the programme, Wema Bank seeks to provide emerging founders, developers and innovators with access to funding opportunities, mentorship, strategic partnerships and industry exposure to help them develop and scale their ideas.
The three tracks cater to different stages and forms of innovation. The Startup Pitch Competition provides a platform for early-stage ventures with existing products or prototypes to showcase their solutions and growth potential. The Hackathon brings together developers, designers and other technology builders to create functional solutions to identified problems, while the Social Impact Track recognises initiatives addressing pressing societal and community challenges.
This year’s programme focuses on seven areas: financial inclusion, healthcare, digital transformation, education, sustainability, social impact and the future of work.
Wema Bank has also positioned Hackaholics as more than a competition, with the initiative providing participants with opportunities to build industry connections, access mentorship and attract partnerships that can support the growth of their ventures.
Startups and teams in the top 20
The 20 finalists include Neural Forge, NEXA, Nova Builders, PaybyPalm, Becca, Niteon, Raverpay, Vhord, Accede and URI.
Others are MAMA Alert UI, MiddleMan, Crop IQ, Social Sign, Citizen Ngage, Trarrk, All Arbitrate, Craft Planet, Marv and Dynalimb.
Harthio has also been listed as a wildcard finalist.
The teams are expected to pitch their solutions on Wednesday, November 4, ahead of the grand finale where the winners will be unveiled on November 6.
Trarrk advances after Lagos regional win
One of the finalists, Trarrk, had previously emerged as the winner of the Lagos Region Social Impact Track at Wema Bank Hackaholics 7.0, as reported by TechMedia Africa in August.
Founded by Nnanweobi Ikechukwu Augustine, CEO, and Boluwatife Oladejo, CTO, Trarrk is an AI-driven platform designed to transform how children with learning and developmental differences are assessed, supported and monitored across their homes, schools and therapy environments.
The platform seeks to improve coordination among parents, educators and therapists by providing a more structured way to track children’s developmental progress and support needs.
Its emergence among the top 20 finalists marks another stage in its journey through the competition, following its regional recognition.
