The Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator 2026 for Women-led Businesses (USD 600K in grant funding).

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Application Deadline: Varying by Country

Applications are now open for the 2026 Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator. The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Women in Tech Accelerator supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building thriving businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.

Village Capital partners with supports local implementing partners in each market to strengthen program delivery through strategic guidance, technical assistance, and shared learning frameworks, ensuring founders receive high-quality, locally tailored support.

Requirements

• 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?

Benefits

Peer Connections

Build relationships with a wide network of mentors and industry leaders within relevant sectors.

Funding

Access capital, with over USD 600K in grant funding distributed annually across markets.

Growth

Receive personalized development plans tailored to each entrepreneur’s needs.

Training

Strengthen investment-readiness through training that refines business models and growth strategies.

Available Opportunities

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator