Interswitch Empowers Young Innovators and Drives Tech Growth Across Nigeria’s Digital Economy

Lagos, Nigeria — Interswitch, one of Africa’s leading integrated payments and digital commerce companies, has continued to deepen its impact on Nigeria’s digital landscape through education initiatives and active participation in national tech events — reinforcing its mission to enable financial inclusion, support talent development, and expand technology access nationwide.

🧠 InterswitchSPAK 7.0 STEM Competition: 27 Students Advance to National Semi-Finals

In a significant milestone for Nigeria’s youth and STEM ecosystem, 27 outstanding students have qualified for the national semi-finals of the InterswitchSPAK 7.0 competition, the flagship science and technology contest powered by Interswitch.

The semi-finalists emerged from a rigorous preliminary round that drew more than 18,000 entries from over 2,000 secondary schools across Nigeria. As the competition progresses, these students — representing the best of the nation’s young scientific minds — continue to advance through challenges designed to strengthen critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and innovation.

More than just a contest, InterswitchSPAK serves as a platform for future innovators, equipping young Nigerians with confidence and essential skills to tackle real-world challenges. This annual initiative reflects Interswitch’s long-standing commitment to empowering youth and nurturing technology talent that can contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s digital economy.

🚀 Tech Week Engagement: Interswitch Showcases Innovation at Delta Tech Week

Interswitch also played a prominent role at the Delta Tech Week 2025, held in Asaba from December 1–5, 2025, where the company showcased key technology solutions and engaged with developers, startups, investors, and public sector stakeholders.

At the five-day festival — aimed at positioning Delta State as an emerging technology hub — Interswitch demonstrated products such as the API Marketplace and Interswitch Payment Gateway, highlighting how these tools can drive secure digital commerce, seamless payment experiences, and business growth across Nigeria’s digital economy.

In panel discussions and developer sessions, Interswitch representatives underscored the importance of reliable infrastructure, multi-stakeholder collaboration, and capacity building in accelerating innovation and shaping a vibrant ecosystem for tech entrepreneurs and digital creators.

Why This Matters for Nigeria

• ⭐ Nurturing Future Innovators: The progress of InterswitchSPAK semi-finalists signifies Nigeria’s commitment to cultivating a new generation of STEM leaders and innovators.
• 🤝 Ecosystem Collaboration: Through flagship tech events like Delta Tech Week, Interswitch supports cross-sector engagement that advances Nigeria’s digital infrastructure and entrepreneurship culture.
• 📈 Driving Inclusive Growth: By spotlighting tools that enable secure payments and developer participation, Interswitch strengthens the foundation for financial inclusion, commerce, and digital services.