Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 for young Egyptian Entrepreneurs (USD 35,000 in equity-free funding)

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Application Deadline: Unspecified

Applications are now open for the 2026 Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator Egypt. The Standard Chartered Foundation 2^nd Edition continues its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs across the region.

Program Objectives

• Support women in growing and scaling their businesses
• Build connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Provide access to expert mentorship
• Unlock funding opportunities for innovative ventures

Selection Criteria

• Have a gender-diverse team with at least one female co-founder
• Have an early-stage startup operational for one year with at least a Minimum Viable Product (Seed-stage and pre-series A startups)
• Demonstrate that the solution is innovative and scalable
• Demonstrate the technology’s sustainable impact (environmental, social or economic)
• Be registered and operating in Egypt and be available for the duration of programme activities and events (taking place both in-person and online)

Benefits

• Up to USD 35,000 in equity-free funding from Standard Chartered Foundation
• Opportunity to access the global networks of Standard Chartered
• Tailored workshops designed to help you scale with confidence
• Expert support across key areas from business strategy to impactful governance

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator Egypt