GTCO launches third edition of “Take on Squad” hackathon
…Invites tech innovators to apply
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has officially rolled out the third edition of its “Take on Squad” Hackathon, reinforcing its dedication to nurturing innovation, empowering young talent, and advancing technology-led solutions to real-life challenges across Africa.
Now in its third year, the initiative is designed to bring together developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria to collaborate on building practical solutions. Participants will focus on critical sectors such as financial services, healthcare, commerce, and digital inclusion.
This year’s edition is themed “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy,” challenging participants to develop intelligent, data-driven innovations that reshape how people and communities interact with financial systems.
Applications are currently open, with interested teams encouraged to review participation guidelines and complete their registration via the official hackathon portal.
Speaking on the initiative, Eduophon Japhet, Managing Director of HabariPay, highlighted the importance of continuous innovation in today’s fast-evolving digital landscape. He noted that the programme is aimed not only at inspiring new ideas but also at helping participants transform those ideas into scalable solutions with tangible impact.
According to him, the hackathon reflects GTCO’s broader vision of connecting funding, expertise, and creativity to drive sustainable economic growth.
The coding event remains central to HabariPay’s mission of encouraging creativity and problem-solving among emerging tech talents. Participating teams will utilise Squad’s APIs to build scalable digital tools designed to solve everyday challenges faced by businesses and individuals.
Through initiatives like the “Take on Squad” Hackathon, GTCO continues to strengthen its role at the convergence of finance, technology, and enterprise, while contributing to the advancement of digital transformation across the continent.Do you think this is a good gesture?
