Standard Chartered Women in Tech Accelerator 2026
Women-led tech startup accelerator with up to USD 10,000 non-equity funding per startup. Over USD 600K distributed in 2026 across 12 markets including Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia.
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About this Program
The Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 (6th cohort) is delivered in partnership with Village Capital and local ecosystem partners. The programme supports women-led tech-enabled startups with non-equity funding, business and technical training, mentorship, and investor exposure. In 2026, more than USD 600,000 in grants will be distributed across 12 markets: Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, and Zambia. The 2025 cohort distributed over USD 550,000 to 21 women-led startups.
Benefits & What You Get
Up to USD 10,000 non-equity funding per startup, business and technical training (product, finance, go-to-market), mentorship from industry experts, pan-African network access, investor visibility, partnership opportunities.
Eligibility
Women founders/co-founders running tech or tech-enabled startups at early stage with at least an MVP or pilot, traction, and market validation. Sectors: FinTech, HealthTech, EdTech, AgriTech, AI, digital services. Some country tracks (e.g. Ghana) require 50% female ownership and 12+ months operation.
Equity Terms
0%
Source: Standard Chartered Foundation
South Africa 
Egypt 
Uganda 
Rwanda 
Ghana 
Nigeria