Standard Chartered Opens Tech Program for Women in Egypt
Jun 01, 2025
Standard Chartered, in collaboration with the AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital, has announced the launch of a new accelerator programme for women in Egypt's tech sector. The Futuremakers Women in Tech initiative looks to support women-led startups through training, mentorship, and equity-free funding.
The programme is part of the broader Futuremakers initiative, a global effort funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation to promote economic inclusion. In Egypt, the accelerator will run for three years and provide participants with access to tailored business support, expert-led masterclasses, and mentorship opportunities. Selected start-ups will also be eligible for equity-free grants of up to $10,000, along with connections to international investor networks.
The launch marks Egypt's entry into the global Women in Tech network, which has already reached more than 4,000 women entrepreneurs across 17 countries, including Kenya, Nigeria, the UAE, and Pakistan. The programme seeks to reinforce the role of female entrepreneurship within Egypt's expanding tech-enabled economy, where women-led ventures are increasingly viewed as important contributors to innovation and inclusive economic development.
Futuremakers Women in Tech also builds on the track record of the AUC Venture Lab, which has supported over 1,000 founders since its establishment in 2013. The launch event featured a panel discussion on women in the technology sector, highlighting insights from regional industry leaders.
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