Held at the GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza in Abeokuta, Squad Hackathon 2.0 challenged developers, designers, and strategists to utilize HabariPay's Squad APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) to create impactful fintech applications. After rigorous development, pitching, and judging sessions, three teams emerged victorious, sharing a total prize pool of N10 million.
Team Savvy captured the grand prize of N5 million for their innovative solution, Splitwise. This platform addresses the common challenge of managing shared expenses, offering features to easily split costs, track group bills, and oversee collective finances, thereby simplifying financial collaboration among users.
Securing the first runner-up position and a N3 million prize was Team Farmceries. Their platform focuses on streamlining the agricultural supply chain by enabling the direct delivery of fresh farm produce to consumers. This innovation aims to enhance convenience for customers while potentially providing better market access for farmers.
Team TBD earned the N2 million third-place prize for Housify, a digital platform designed to simplify the residential rental process. By connecting prospective tenants with landlords and agents, Housify aims to make property searches, applications, and payment processes more efficient and user-friendly.
Beyond the competition, the hackathon served as a vibrant hub for learning and connection. Participants benefited from mentorship sessions led by industry experts, engaged in networking opportunities, and tackled demanding coding challenges designed to push the boundaries of their creativity and technical skills. The event underscored the potential for technology to solve real-world financial access problems.
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| Managing Director, HabariPay, Eduofon Japhet (left); Front-End Developer, Adebayo Favour Ayomide; Team Lead, Covenant Adeosun; Back-End Developer, Samuel Adeyemi and Chief Marketing Officer, HabariPay, Yemi Atanda, during the grand prize presentation to Team Savvy, winners of the HabariPay Squad Hackathon 2.0 held at the GTCO Training Complex, Tayo’s Plaza, Abeokuta, Ogun State. |
Eduophon Japhet, Managing Director of HabariPay Ltd, emphasized the company's dedication to nurturing innovation during the awards ceremony. "Squad Hackathon 2.0 reflects our core mission of empowering businesses and young innovators," he stated. "We are confident that the next big breakthrough in technology will emerge from young minds dedicated to solving current and future challenges. At Squad, we are not only building state-of-the-art payment solutions for our clients; we are also cultivating a culture of innovation and empowering the next generation of tech leaders in Africa."
Furthering this commitment, HabariPay announced that exceptional participants from the hackathon will gain access to the Squad Hackademy. This initiative offers continued support through mentorship, learning resources, and potential job placements within the growing Squad fintech ecosystem, ensuring that the impact of the hackathon extends beyond the event itself. The success of Squad Hackathon 2.0 highlights the burgeoning talent within Nigeria's tech community and HabariPay's strategic role in fostering solutions for a more financially inclusive future.