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Standard Bank Women in Tech Hackathon

Key Information

Organisation

Standard Bank Group

Status

Open

Application Deadline

20 Jun 2026 · 64 days left

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 5,000

About this Program

Annual hackathon for women developers to build fintech solutions.

Benefits & What You Get

Cash prizes; 3 months coworking; technical mentorship.

Eligibility

Female tech teams based in South Africa, Kenya, or Nigeria.

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