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Wednesday June 17th, 2026

Forms Capital Ltd Partners Hack54 for Finance & Digital Assets Hackathon

Accra, Ghana – Hack 54, the 48-hour hackathon series dedicated to transforming ideas into functional MVPs, is happy to announce Forms Capital Ltd as the title sponsor for its second edition. This strategic partnership marks a significant milestone in the Hackathon’s mission to bridge the gap between innovation and industry in Ghana.

The second edition of the Hack54, is scheduled to take place from July 14th to 17th, 2026, at the Google AI Community Center in Accra. The event will focus exclusively on Finance and Digital Assets. By aligning with Forms Capital, a leader in Ghana’s financial services sector, the event is set to provide participants with access to industry expertise, mentorship, and a clear pathway to scaling their solutions.

"The vision for us is about the opportunities that we are creating, having youth creating home grown solutions solving world problems" said Mr Ishmael Abbey - Head, Business Development at Forms Capital Ltd. "For any compelling solutions, we would be interested in advancing it further to develop it into a full fledged solution which can impact society"

Building on the success of the inaugural HealthHack 2025, which saw over 60 participants develop impactful, community-led healthcare solutions, this year’s edition aims to channel that same intensity into digital finance.

The hackathon is organized by Socialite AF Ltd. and The DSGN Junkies with support from an ecosystem partners. Winners of this track will gain the opportunity to pitch their solutions on partner platforms, including Tech-in-Ghana, The Vault, and other deal rooms, facilitating vital connections across the Venture capital and angel investor networks.

"We appreciate Forms Capital Ltd for believing in the vision and partnering with us. The Hackathon brings together designers, developers, entrepreneurs, researchers and creators to build and solve real problems” Mr Samuel Allotey, Co-Founder - The DSGN Junkies

Applications for the next Hackathon are officially open from June 18th to June 28th on our website www.hack54.org. Developers, UI/UX designers, and anyone interested in designing solution are encouraged to apply and contribute to solving for Africa’s next half century.

For more information, visit www.hack54.org or follow @hack54org our updates on social media.

About Forms Capital Ltd

Forms Capital Limited (FCL) is a leader in Ghana’s financial services sector and providers of XtraCash and XtraBalance digital loans on the MTN mobile money platform. FCL specializes in providing tailored financing solutions to SMEs, corporates, and individuals, including investment and savings products, corporate finance, and capital.

About Hack 54

Hack54 is a 48-hour UX-focused hackathon series designed to fast-track the development of functional MVPs. By fostering a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, the Hackathon empowers innovators to tackle real-world challenges through technology and design.

Media Contact

Samuel Allotey
Project Coordinator
s.allotey@hack54.org
+233-54-141-8664

www.hack54.org