Deadline: 27 March 2026
Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with Village Capital is excited to announce the call for applications for the 6th Cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation Women In Tech Accelerator. An annual philanthropic programme for young, women entrepreneurs led by the Standard Chartered Foundation and implemented in Ghana by Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, empowers women-led and women-owned businesses with the tools, training, and funding needed to leverage technology and build scalable, innovative businesses that address Ghana's pressing economic and environmental challenges for sustainable growth and social impact.
Despite women driving 34% of formal SMEs (World Bank, 2023) and 44% of micro-enterprises (Ghana Statistical Service, 2021), persistent barriers like limited access to finance (65%), digital skills gaps (40%), and regulatory hurdles (35%) (Mastercard Index, 2023) hinder their growth. The FWIT program directly tackles these challenges, fostering sustainable businesses with measurable social impact.
Who Can Apply?
Eligible applicants must:
Be Ghanaian women owning at least 50% of a registered business
Have a business that has operated for at least 12 months
Use technology or innovation in their product/service
Demonstrate social, economic, or environmental impact
Commit to full participation in the incubation process
(Women with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply!)
Benefits of the Programme
Selected participants will receive:
World-class training
A "Mini MBA" in business development, leadership, and digital innovation
Personalized mentorship
One-on-one advisory sessions with industry experts
Masterclasses & networking
Access to workshops and connections with top entrepreneurs
Support services
Legal, financial, and tech development guidance
Funding opportunity
Selected participants can pitch for up to $10,000 in equity-free grants
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