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GTCO Reinforces Commitment to Tech-Driven Innovation
Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) has announced the launch of “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0, reaffirming its commitment to innovation, talent development, and the creation of technology-enabled solutions that address real-world challenges across Africa.
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Now in its third edition, the hackathon continues to serve as a platform for nurturing emerging tech talent while accelerating ideas that can deliver measurable economic and social impact.
Building Smart Systems for the Intelligent Economy
The 2026 edition of the hackathon is themed “Smart Systems: The Intelligent Economy.” Participants are challenged to design and build intelligent, data-driven solutions that redefine how individuals, communities, and businesses interact with money in a rapidly digitising economy.
The competition brings together developers, designers, and entrepreneurs from across Nigeria to collaborate and create practical innovations spanning key sectors such as financial services, healthcare, commerce, and digital inclusion.
Open Call for Developers, Designers, and Entrepreneurs
Applications for “Take on Squad” Hackathon 3.0 are now open. Interested teams can access detailed guidelines and register via the official portal at squadco.com/hackathon.
Participants will work in teams, leveraging advanced APIs provided by the Squad platform to develop scalable digital tools that address everyday challenges faced by individuals and businesses.
GTCO: Connecting Capital, Capability, and Creativity
Speaking on the initiative, Eduophon Japhet, Managing Director of HabariPay, said the hackathon reflects GTCO’s strategic focus on innovation as a driver of economic growth.
He noted that the goal is not only to inspire creativity. But it is also to ensure that ideas are transformed into scalable, high-impact solutions that can thrive in real-world markets. All of these able to position GTCO as a financial services platform that bridges finance, technology, and enterprise.
Empowering the Next Generation of African Tech Talent
The “Take on Squad” Hackathon has become a cornerstone of HabariPay’s mission to foster creativity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship among emerging African tech talents.
By providing access to tools, mentorship, and real-world problem statements, the initiative helps participants move from concept to execution.
Through programmes like this, GTCO continues to strengthen its role at the intersection of finance and technology. It is actively shaping Africa’s digital transformation journey and supporting the rise of an intelligent, inclusive economy.
