{
  "id": 18496026,
  "title": "10 young fintech innovators to pitch for national-stage places at MoMo Fintech Lab Accra Hackathon",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/10-young-fintech-innovators-to-pitch-for-national-stage-places-at",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-11-06T12:14:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/10-young-fintech-innovators-to-pitch-for-national-stage-places-at-momo-fintech-lab-accra-hackathon/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ten young fintech innovators from the Southern Zone are set to compete for five coveted spots in the National Mentorship Programme at the MoMo Fintech Lab Accra Zonal Hackathon Pitch Competition. The event, organized by MobileMoney Fintech LTD, will see the finalists pitch their solutions to industry experts at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, Accra, on November 6, 2026. The 10 teams emerged from 19 ideas presented during the Accra Bootcamp, after completing three days of intensive training, pitching sessions, and mentorship. Their innovative solutions target common financial needs such as security, savings, payments, and SME payment solutions. This event concludes the zonal competitions, which included bootcamps and hackathons in Tamale and Kumasi. Shaibu Haruna, CEO of MobileMoney Fintech LTD, emphasized the program's goal of helping innovators refine their ideas, develop viable business models, and prepare for the next stage of the competition. The MoMo Fintech Lab aims to identify, mentor, and support emerging innovators in developing practical, commercially viable fintech solutions that address everyday challenges and expand financial access, ultimately contributing to Ghana's digital economy. The competition will culminate in a National Demo Day on December 3, 2026, where six finalists will present their solutions and vie for cash awards, digital devices, and other support to advance their innovations. The program, organized in partnership with the Bank of Ghana and ecosystem partners, provides participants with technical, leadership, and commercialisation skills, as well as connections with experienced mentors and industry players.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ten young fintech innovators compete for five spots in National Mentorship Programme.",
    "Event organized by MobileMoney Fintech LTD for Accra Zonal Hackathon Pitch Competition.",
    "Finalists to pitch solutions on November 6, 2026, at Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}