Deadline: May 30, 2025
Applications are open for the Standard Chartered Bank Women in Tech Incubator – Ghana 2025. Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, in partnership with Village Capital is excited to announce the call for applications for the 5th Cohort of the Standard Chartered Women in Tech (FWIT) Incubator Program. A flagship initiative under Standard Chartered’s global Futuremakers program and implemented by the 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.
Benefits
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: Top five finalists receive $10,000 (GHS equivalent) 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 Incubator.
