Standard Chartered Bank has announced the launch of the third cohort of the Women in Tech programme, held in partnership with the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Fintech Hive and Hub71.
In its third year, Standard Chartered’s Women in Tech programme aims to promote the economic and social development of women entrepreneurs in the UAE through innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship.
Who can apply?
Early-stage start-ups that:
- Have a gender-diverse team with at least one female co-founder (who owns equity in the business)
- Were established 1-3 years ago and are at the stage of scaling
- Are developing an innovative and scalable tech-enabled product
- Have proof of concept and an existing prototype
- Are based in, or operating within the Middle East
- Are willing to be featured in promotional marketing and in the media throughout the programme
What's on offer
- USD 100,000 equity-free prize money from Standard Chartered Bank
- Exposure to Standard Chartered Bank, Fintech Hive, and Hub71’s diverse global networks
- Personalised and relevant modules that will help you scale your business
- Priority access to join Hub71’s community and benefit from generous incentives aiming at reducing operational costs of startups
- Access to Hub71’s vibrant community with limitless market and funding opportunities
- Access to Hub71’s extensive network of strategic, corporate and government partners and programs
Set to begin operations later this September, the upscaled Women in Tech programme is geared towards empowering female entrepreneurs to confront the challenges of uncertain times as they grow their impact-driven businesses across the AME region. To date, Standard Chartered UAE has accelerated two cohorts, comprising of 12 start-ups, who have collectively raised over USD 5 million from various venture capitalists to expand their businesses within and outside of the UAE.
The applications for the third cohort are open until 5 September 2021.
You can apply here.
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