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The Fintech Fellowship is the ideal platform for every every Challenge finalist to garner support, explore commercial partnerships for their winning products, and discover ways of product integration with Ecobank
6 cohorts till date|2 Fellowship segments|35 Ecobank markets open & available
What is the Ecobank Fintech Fellowship?
The Ecobank Fintech Fellowship is designed to provide opportunities for Ecobank Fintech Fellows to engage with Ecobank executives and other industry stakeholders, and explore commercial partnerships and product integrations over an extended period.
Since its inception in 2017, the Fellowship has seen 6 cohorts: 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 cohorts.

How does it work?

Phase 1
The Bootcamp
Preliminary conversations with Ecobank executives
Our executives introduce Fellows to partnership opportunities within Ecobank’s service landscape and explain the detailed integration processes and compliance and risk management requirements. You will get to know everything that’s required to launch off successful relationships within the Ecobank Group.
Phase 2
Commercial Engagement
Detailed sessions with Ecobank Business Unit heads
In these sessions, the Fellows get to have insightful interactions with Unit heads who expand on leveraging existing Ecobank digital offerings for further collaborative opportunities. You also get the opportunity to connect with investors and strategic partners that provide insights and coaching for fundraising.
Why become a Fellow?
Never-before interactionthat offers partnerships and integration with Africa’s largest banking organisation
Direct accessto a pan-African system that supports the growth of your product in 35 African markets
Cash prizesthat enable the development of innovative products that can revolutionize African financial service provision
How the 2021 Challenge impacted the winning team
"Winning the prize during the Ecobank Fintech Challenge was great and a significant milestone for us, however the true value lies in the exposure and connections we continue to gain."
Oluwatomi Solanke
Founder of Trove, 2021 Winner
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Our Fellows have made headlines!
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