Zempaa At Enugu Tech Fest 2025
Celebrating Innovation, Teamwork, and Impact
Our journey at the 2025 Enugu Tech Fest was more than a competition — it was a testament to what passion, collaboration, and bold ideas can achieve. From ideation to presentation, the Zempaa team stood out for creativity, resilience, and a deep drive to build solutions that truly matter. We’re proud of the progress, the lessons, and the recognition, and we're even more excited for the future we’re building.
About Enugu Tech Fest
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Zempaa proudly participated in the 2025 Enugu Tech Fest Hackathon — a dynamic gathering of innovators, developers, and forward-thinking startups from across Enugu and Nigeria at large. The event brought together some of the brightest minds in tech to solve real-world challenges using emerging technologies.
Competing among top-tier tech startups and engineering teams, our Zempaa team embraced the challenge head-on, pushing the limits of what’s possible with AI, fintech, and e-commerce innovation. After days of brainstorming, coding, pitching, and refining our solution, we proudly emerged as Second Runner-Up.
This milestone not only reflects our technical capabilities but reinforces Zempaa’s mission: to build smart, inclusive, and accessible financial solutions that make everyday life easier. The hackathon was more than just a competition — it was a celebration of creativity, teamwork, and bold ideas. We left inspired, energized, and more committed than ever to reshaping the future of finance.
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Successful Hackathon Presentation
Zempaa made a remarkable mark at the 2025 Enugu Tech Fest Hackathon, standing out among leading innovators and tech startups from across Nigeria.
Our team delivered a compelling and impactful presentation that impressed judges and participants alike, earning us the position of Second Runner-Up.
This achievement reflects our drive for excellence, creativity, and commitment to building solutions that address real-world challenges. It was more than just a competition — it was a celebration of innovation, and Zempaa was proud to be recognized on such a respected stage.
Women in Tech
At Zempaa, we celebrate diversity and inclusion by actively empowering women in technology. From engineering and product design to marketing and strategy, the women on our team drive innovation every day.
We're committed to creating an environment where women are supported, heard, and given the tools to lead. At Zempaa, inclusion isn't just a value — it's a standard that fuels our progress in the fintech space.
Why We Joined the Enugu Tech Fest
At Zempaa, we are driven by a passion for innovation and a mission to solve real-world challenges through smart technology. Participating in the 2025 Enugu Tech Fest was more than a competition—it was a chance to engage with a vibrant tech community, learn from top minds, and put our fintech solutions to the test.
We saw the event as an opportunity to demonstrate our team’s capabilities, collaborate with fellow innovators, and explore new ideas that can impact lives and reshape digital commerce. Joining the Tech Fest allowed us to showcase what Zempaa stands for- zeal, empathy, and accessibility.
ETF Hackathon Presentation & Prize
During the 2025 Enugu Tech Fest Hackathon, Zempaa proudly took the stage to present our innovative AI-powered eCommerce solution to a panel of industry experts, tech leaders, and fellow innovators. With confidence and passion, our team showcased how Zempaa is revolutionizing online shopping experiences by simplifying transactions and empowering local vendors.
Our live demo and real-world use case presentation resonated deeply with the judges and audience alike. As a result, Zempaa was honored as the Second Runner-Up in the competition — securing a remarkable cash prize of ₦350,000. This recognition not only celebrates our innovation and teamwork but also motivates us to push further in building cutting-edge solutions for Africa's digital commerce space.
