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Standard Chartered Women in Tech Nigeria 2026

Key Information

Organisation

Standard Chartered & Lagos Business School

Status

Closed

Application Deadline

15 May 2026

Program Type

Challenge

Amount

USD 10,000

About this Program

Incubation and funding challenge for women-led technology startups in Nigeria.

Benefits & What You Get

$10,000 seed grant; 10 weeks of incubation; mentorship.

Eligibility

Women-led tech startups based in Nigeria.

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