The Standard Chartered Ghana Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator 2026 for Women-led Businesses ($10,000 in equity-free grants)

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Application Deadline: 27th March 2026.


Applications are now open for the 2026 Standard Chartered Ghana Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with Village Capital is excited to announce the call for applications for the 6th Cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator. An annual philanthropic programme for young, women entrepreneurs led by the Standard Chartered Foundation and implemented in Ghana by Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, empowers women-led and women-owned businesses with the tools, training, and funding needed to leverage technology and build scalable, innovative businesses that address Ghana’s pressing economic and environmental challenges for sustainable growth and social impact.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible applicants must:

• Be Ghanaian women owning at least 50% of a registered business
• Have a business that has operated for at least 12 months
• Use technology or innovation in their product/service
• Demonstrate social, economic, or environmental impact
• Commit to full participation in the incubation process

(Women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!)

Benefits

Selected participants will receive:

World-class training

 A « Mini MBA » in business development, leadership, and digital innovation

Personalized mentorship 

One-on-one advisory sessions with industry expertss

Masterclasses & networking

Access to workshops and connections with top entrepreneurs

Support services

Legal, financial, and tech development guidance

Funding opportunity

Selected participants can pitch for up to $10,000 in equity-free grants

For More Information:

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