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2026 Standard Chartered Women in Tech Accelerator application process (Grant up to USD 600K)

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Are you a woman leading an impact-creating, tech-enabled startup operating in  Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, or Zambia? If yes, Don’t wait, read the requirement and how to apply below

Women in Techis a program by the Standard Chartered Foundation, designed to support impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups with specialized training, catalytic funding, and access to a global network of industry leaders, finance providers, and ecosystem partners.

Read: CITAD Launches Digital Empowerment for Women Nigeria

Opportunities

  • Support 400 women entrepreneurs in building thriving businesses.

  • Provide over 32 catalytic grants totaling nearly USD 1.9M.

  • Enable and support the creation of over 1,200 jobs across participating markets.

Benefit

  • Peer Connections: Build relationships with a wide network of mentors and industry leaders within relevant sectors.
  • Growth: Receive personalized development plans tailored to each entrepreneur’s needs.
  • Funding: Access capital, with over USD 600K in grant funding distributed annually across markets.
  • Training: Strengthen investment-readiness through training that refines business models and growth strategies.

The program will be delivered by local Implementing Partners in each participating country, ensuring tailored support and strong local ecosystem connections, with strategic guidance and coordination provided by Village Capital across markets.

In its first year, the program distributed over USD 550K in grants to 21 women-led startups. The 2025 cohort collectively:

  • Reached nearly 16,000 new customers

  • Created more than 430 jobs

  • Increased revenues by USD 2.7M

In 2026, more than USD 600K in grants will be distributed across 12 markets: Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia*, South Africa*, UAE, Uganda, and Zambia.

Read: Happy Woman Grant and Empowerment Portal Now Open 2026

Eligibility

  • Applicants should have a women-led, impact-creating, or SDG-aligned business that is tech-enabled, with an established business model or service already in the market.

Available Opportunities

How to Apply:

Check: Women in Tech Accelerator in your country, and apply today!

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