Zenith Bank awards ₦190 million to tech innovators

Zenith Bank Plc has awarded a record ₦190 million to 13 winners during the sixth edition of its Zenith Bank Tech Fair, held virtually on November 5, 2026. Under the theme “AI: Embrace or Extinct,” the event attracted over 3,000 submissions from developers, entrepreneurs, and students to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on global economies and society.

The prize pool was distributed across three categories. In the Hackathon, Team Solo secured the top prize of ₦35 million, followed by 10x Brains (₦20 million) and Rumour Hunters (₦15 million). The Startup Pitch Competition was won by Cutstruct Technology Limited, which received ₦35 million for its LiveVend platform. Other startup winners included Sproutly, PharmaRun, AUI BRAND, and ProDevs.

The newly introduced Future Innovators Challenge focused on secondary school students. Caleb British International School took first place with ₦5 million for its ReLearn platform, while Queen of the Rosary College and Regina Pacis International School secured second and third place respectively. Winners will also participate in a six-week mentorship and incubation programme.