Media ReleaseAccra, Ghana, November 5, 2026 – Ten innovators from the Southern Zone of the 2026 MoMo Fintech Lab will pitch their solutions to a panel of industry experts on Friday, November 6, 2026, competing for five places in the National Mentorship Programme. Hosted by MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MMFL), the Accra Zonal Hackathon Pitch Competition will take place at 9:00 a.m. at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra.
Selected from 19 ideas presented at the Accra Bootcamp, the 10 teams have completed three days of intensive training, pitching sessions and mentorship to refine their ideas, develop prototypes and strengthen their business models. Their solutions address everyday financial needs, including security, savings, payments and payment solutions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Accra event ends the zonal competitions, following bootcamps and hackathon competitions in Tamale and Kumasi. Five teams will be selected to join their counterparts from the Northern and Middle Zones for the National Mentorship Programme, where they will receive further guidance to strengthen their solutions ahead of National Demo Day.
Commenting on the programme, Shaibu Haruna, Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, said, “Through the zonal bootcamps and hackathons, we have seen promising ideas addressing challenges across different sectors of the economy. Participants have focused on specific needs in their communities, including agricultural support, security for traders and merchant solutions.
….Our focus is to help these innovators strengthen their solutions, build commercially viable business models and prepare for the next stage of the programme. We remain committed to supporting innovation that creates meaningful impact and contributes to Ghana’s digital economy.”
The MoMo Fintech Lab identifies, mentors and supports emerging innovators to develop practical, commercially viable fintech solutions that address everyday challenges, expand financial access and strengthen Ghana’s digital economy.
Beyond the competition, the programme equips participants with technical, leadership and commercialisation skills and connects them with experienced mentors and industry players. The aim is to help innovators turn promising ideas into sustainable, scalable solutions that respond to the needs of individuals, businesses and communities.
The programme will culminate in a National Demo Day on December 3, 2026, at the UPSA Auditorium. Six finalists will showcase their solutions and compete for cash awards of up to GHS 100,000, digital devices and other support to advance their innovations.
The MoMo Fintech Lab is organised in partnership with the Bank of Ghana, with support from ecosystem partners including GCB Bank, Hubtel, appsNmobile, Zenith Bank, First National Bank, Blue Penguin, Korba, Fidelity Bank, Afrifanom (VaMiJo) and JUMO.
About MobileMoney Fintech LTD
MobileMoney Fintech LTD is a private limited liability company responsible for mobile financial services. The business was launched in 2009 and serves more than 19 million active MoMo users. It offers a range of mobile financial services, including payment solutions, remittances, BankTech, InsurTech, savings and loans, to advance financial inclusion and economic empowerment.
