The X-kathon seeks to solve problems within the capital market by providing funding, incubation and acceleration
The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) is pleased to announce the commencement of the inaugural edition of X-Kathon, its hackathon and idea innovation contest designed to improve the Nigerian capital market. This edition themed, “Millennial Participation in The Capital Market,” is aimed at enhancing retail investors’ participation in the capital market.
X-kathon is open to talented individuals, teams, and ventures in the tech ecosystem, who have the “magic wand” to explode the growth potentials of the Nigerian capital market. Interested participants should submit creative ideas, software/tech solutions and hacks to address “low participation of millennials in the capital market” on or before October 8, 2019, via http://www.nse.com.ng/x-kathon.
Location
Date
From 21st October 2019 - 09:00 AM
to 24th October 2019 - 02:00 PM
to 24th October 2019 - 02:00 PM
Prizes
1st Prize - ₦5,000,000
2nd Prize - ₦3,000,000
3rd Prize - ₦2,000,000