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Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator Program – Egypt 2026. Standard Chartered Foundation, in collaboration with Village Capital and Entlaq Holding, are launching the Women in Tech Accelerator in the Egypt – supporting women-led, tech-enabled startups. This program offers 12 structured training sessions, curated mentorship, and a Demo Day where top 3 winners secure grant funding of up to USD 35,000 collectively.
Through this programme, they aim to:
- 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
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.
Eligibility
- 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).
Application
For more information, visit Women in Tech Program.
