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Standard Chartered, in collaboration with Village Capital and C3, proudly launches the Seventh edition of the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator Program in the UAE — a dynamic platform that’s not just supporting women entrepreneurs but transforming the tech landscape.

This isn’t just another accelerator — it’s a launchpad for bold ideas, fearless innovation, and real impact. Designed to fuel sustainable growth and support women building tech-enabled solutions, this initiative creates space for founders to lead with purpose in the UAE’s evolving digital economy.

Benefits

• Up to USD 150,000 in equity-free funding from Standard Chartered Bank

• Opportunity to access the global networks of Standard Chartered and C3

• Tailored workshops designed to help you scale with confidence

• Expert support across key areas – from business strategy to impactful governance

Eligibility

• Have a gender-diverse team with at least one female co-founder

• Have an early-stage startup operational for one year with at least a Minimum Viable Product (Seed-stage and pre-series A startups)

• Demonstrate that the solution is innovative and scalable

• Demonstrate the technology’s sustainable impact (environmental, social or economic)

• Be registered and operating in the UAE and be available for the duration of programme activities and events (taking place both in-person and online)

Post Date: May 02, 2025