Deadline: March 27, 2026
Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech Accelerator 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. Apply now to join the next generation of innovators!
Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- A “Mini MBA” in business development, leadership, and digital innovation
- One-on-one advisory sessions with industry experts
- Access to workshops and connections with top entrepreneurs
- Legal, financial, and tech development guidance
- Selected participants can pitch for up to $10,000 in equity-free grants
Eligibility
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!)
Application
For more information, visit Women in Tech Accelerator.
