Written by The Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator is now accepting applications for its 2026 cohort. This initiative is designed to support impact-driven, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building scalable and sustainable businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.
Delivered in partnership with Village Capital and leading local ecosystem partners, the program provides strategic guidance, technical support, and shared learning frameworks—ensuring founders receive high-quality, locally tailored support.
Who Can Apply?
Are you a woman leading a tech-enabled startup creating impact in any of the following countries?
Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, or Zambia
What You’ll Gain
- Peer Connections: Connect with a strong network of mentors, founders, and industry leaders.
- Funding: Access over USD 600,000 in grant funding distributed annually across participating markets.
- Growth Support: Benefit from personalized development plans tailored to your business needs.
- Training: Enhance your investment readiness through expert-led training and business strategy refinement.
Available Opportunities
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Botswana – The Dream Factory
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Egypt –
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Ghana- The Ghana Climate Innovation Center (GCIC)
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Kenya –
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Nigeria – Enterprise Development Centre (EDC)
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator South Africa – WomHub
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Uganda – Innovation Village
- Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator Zambia – BongoHive