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Find similar grantsWomen in Tech Accelerator 2026 is sponsored by Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Village Capital. This accelerator program supports women-led, tech-enabled startups that are creating measurable social and economic impact. It provides investment-readiness training, executive networks, targeted technology scholarships, and potential grant funding.
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Equipping women-led startups with essential skills, funding, and networks to drive long-term impact. The Standard Chartered Foundation’s Women in Tech Accelerator supports impact-creating, tech-enabled, women-led startups in building thriving businesses across Africa, the Middle East, and Pakistan.
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. In its first year, the program distributed over **USD 550K in grants to 21 women-led startups**.
The 2025 cohort collectively: * Reached nearly **16,000 new customers** * Created more than **430 jobs** * Increased revenues by **USD 2. 7M** In 2026, more than **USD 600K in grants** will be distributed across 12 markets: Bahrain, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia*, South Africa*, UAE, Uganda, and Zambia.
*Note: _Funding for Women in Tech Accelerator in Saudi Arabia and South Africa is provided by the local Standard Chartered Bank and not the Standard Chartered Foundation. _ Are you a woman leading an impact-creating, tech-enabled startup operating in Bahrain, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Uganda, or Zambia?
Visit the website of our local partner below to learn more about the **Women in Tech Accelerator** in your country, and apply today! Ready to apply? Visit the website of our local partner in your country.
#### Innovate for Bahrain Innovate for Bahrain (Manama, Bahrain) empowers women and youth through localized, collaborative innovation that transforms bold ideas into thriving ventures. Build relationships with a wide network of mentors and industry leaders within relevant sectors. Access capital, with over**USD 600K** in grant funding distributed annually across markets.
Receive personalized development plans tailored to each entrepreneur’s needs. Strengthen investment-readiness through training that refines business models and growth strategies. ## Women in Tech Founder Voices Meet some of the women entrepreneurs and leaders building innovative solutions and creating lasting impact in their communities.
## Frequently Asked Questions #### 1. What is the Women in Tech Accelerator? #### 2.
How will the program create impact? #### 3. How is the accelerator delivered?
#### 4. Do I need to have an existing business to apply?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Women-identifying founders building tech-enabled solutions that advance economic mobility and equitable access to essential services. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 in equity-free grant funding (for top-performing early-stage companies). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Women in Tech Accelerator 2026 is funded by Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Village Capital. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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