Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the launch of the third edition of its “Take on Squad” Hackathon, inviting developers, designers, and entrepreneurs to submit applications.
The initiative underscores GTCO’s commitment to driving innovation, nurturing talent, and supporting the development of technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.
Now in its third edition, the hackathon is designed to bring together participants from across Nigeria in a collaborative environment to build practical solutions in key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, commerce, and digital inclusion.
This year’s theme, “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” challenges participants to design and develop intelligent, data-driven solutions that can transform how communities interact with financial systems and digital services.
Interested teams are encouraged to review application guidelines and register through the programme’s official portal.
Speaking on the initiative, the Managing Director of HabariPay, Eduophon Japhet, highlighted the importance of continuous innovation in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.
“Today’s dynamic, digitally driven world demands continuous innovation, which is shaping how economies grow, how businesses scale, and how societies evolve,” he said.
Japhet added that the hackathon reflects GTCO’s strategic focus on investing in talent and ideas that will shape the future of technology and digital finance.
“Through ‘Take on Squad’ Hackathon, we are deliberately investing in the ideas and talent that will define the future,” he stated.
The programme is expected to provide participants with opportunities for mentorship, exposure, and potential funding, while also fostering collaboration among Nigeria’s growing tech community.
GTCO’s continued investment in innovation-driven initiatives highlights the increasing role of financial institutions in supporting digital transformation and entrepreneurship across the continent.
