Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women In Tech Kenya Accelerator Program
📖 About the Program
The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Kenya Accelerator is Africa’s leading program for female-founded startups. It aligns with the global call for diversity in technology and entrepreneurship, providing opportunities for women to develop entrepreneurial and leadership excellence.
This initiative is a collaboration between Standard Chartered, Village Capital, and @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University. The program seeks to recruit the best entrepreneurial minds and women-led startups as key drivers of innovation in business.
🗓 Opportunity Details
- Date Published: May 2, 2025
- Application Deadline: June 16, 2025
- Category: Entrepreneurs, Grants, Women
- Opportunity Location: Kenya
- Eligible Locations: Kenya
🎁 Benefits
Participants in the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women In Tech Kenya Accelerator will receive:
- 12 weeks of an immersive learning experience.
- Access to a leading network of coaching experts.
- B2B networking opportunities.
- Personalized mentorship sessions tailored to your business needs.
- Membership in a supportive Women in Tech Alumni Network.
- $10,000 equity-free grant seed funding for the top 7 finalists.
- 6 months of ongoing support from Village Capital and @iBizAfrica to assist with go-to-market strategies and scaling for the top 7 finalists.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Women-led founders aged between 18-35 years.
- Must be headquartered and operating in Kenya.
- Legally registered, for-profit startup with 1–10 employees.
- Must possess a Tax Compliance Certificate.
- Revenue-generating business with an annual revenue between KES 500,000 – 1,000,000.
- At least one woman founder and one full-time founder must be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- The business must be tech-based or tech-enabled.
- Business models must focus on inclusivity and address specific social, economic, or environmental issues aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in any sector.
- Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) are encouraged to apply.
📝 Application Process
To apply for the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women In Tech Kenya Accelerator, visit the official application portal.
📅 Application Deadline
The deadline to submit your application is June 16, 2025.
🌐 Additional Information
For more details about the program, visit the Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women In Tech Kenya Accelerator website.
This program is a fantastic opportunity for women entrepreneurs in Kenya to gain access to resources, mentorship, and funding to scale their businesses and make a meaningful impact. Don’t miss out!
- 12 weeks of an immersive learning experience
- Access to a leading network of coaching experts
- Access to B2B networking opportunities
- Personalized mentorship sessions to address your unique business needs
- Opportunity to join a supportive Women in Tech Alumni Network
- $10,000 equity-free grant seed funding for the top 7 finalists
- 6 months ongoing support from Village Capital and @iBizAfrica to assist with go-to-market and scale for the top 7 finalists.
