{"id":6330,"date":"2026-04-08T04:57:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T02:57:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6330"},"modified":"2026-04-13T21:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:47:21","slug":"standard-chartered-foundation-women-in-tech-accelerator-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunityforworld.org\/?p=6330","title":{"rendered":"Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"tdc-row\"><div class=\"vc_row tdi_2  wpb_row td-pb-row\" >\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_2,\r\n                .tdi_2 .tdc-columns{\r\n                    min-height: 0;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"vc_column tdi_4  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<style scoped>\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n\n\/* custom css - generated by TagDiv Composer *\/\n.tdi_4{\r\n                    vertical-align: baseline;\r\n                }\n<\/style><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\" >[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"post-173677\">\n<div>\n<p><strong>Deadline: Varies by Country<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026. The Standard Chartered Foundation\u2019s Women in Tech Accelerator supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building thriving businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>In 2026, more than\u00a0USD 600K in grants\u00a0will be distributed across 12 markets: Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, and Zambia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Peer Connections: Build relationships with a wide network of mentors and industry leaders within relevant sectors.<\/li>\n<li>Funding: Access capital, with over USD 600K in grant funding distributed annually across markets.<\/li>\n<li>Growth: Receive personalized development plans tailored to each entrepreneur\u2019s needs.<\/li>\n<li>Training: Strengthen investment-readiness through training that refines business models and growth strategies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open to any woman leading an impact-creating, tech-enabled startup.<\/li>\n<li>Should be operating in\u00a0Bahrain, Botswana, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, or Zambia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Application<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Visit the website of a local partner to learn more about the\u00a0Women in Tech Accelerator\u00a0in your country, and apply today!<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vilcap.com\/programs\/women-in-tech-accelerator-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Women in Tech Accelerator<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"[vc_column_text css=\"\"] Deadline: Varies by Country Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 2026. 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