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bnok24
5 days ago
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Standard Chartered AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital Launch Futuremakers Women in Tech for Egyptian Entrepreneurs
Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital are thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Futuremakers Women in Tech accelerator program in Egypt, part of the Bank's global Futuremakers initiative and funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation. Standard Chartered is collaborating with the American University in Cairo's award-winning startup accelerator AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital to bring to Egypt, for the first time, a three-month global accelerator programme, designed specifically for visionary women entrepreneurs The groundbreaking initiative aims at fostering female entrepreneurship and innovation in the Egyptian tech-enabled sectors. The programme marks a significant step towards promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the Egyptian technology industry Speaking at an event marking the inauguration of the programme, Mohammed Gad, CEO and Head of Banking & Coverage, Standard Chartered, Egypt, said: 'Launching Futuremakers Women in Tech in Egypt is a proud and powerful moment for us. We believe women entrepreneurs are catalysts for innovation and inclusive growth. Through this programme, we're opening doors for bold ideas and brighter futures—and we're excited to see Egypt's talent rise and lead Over the course of the next three years, Futuremakers Women in Tech Egypt will provide impact-creating, women-led startups with the tools, resources and networks needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving entrepreneurship landscape. Through a series of masterclasses, hands-on mentorship sessions and tailored investment readiness support, participants will have access to an unrivalled world-class acceleration experience while boosting their business survival rate. At the end of the programme, participants will also compete for up to USD 10,000 in equity-free funding, supporting them to grow sustainably and create long-lasting community impact 'Since 2013, we have been committed to championing Egyptian entrepreneurs and our newest program with Standard Chartered and Village Capital is another testament to that. Our programmes have helped more than 1,000 founders to date and this accelerator will help many other women build their tech-enabled ventures and connect them with investment opportunities,' said Ayman Ismail, Founding Director at AUC Venture Lab and Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at the American University in Cairo The launch event featured keynote speeches by Rola Abu Manneh, CEO, MENAP, Standard Chartered and Sherif Kamel, Dean at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business as well as an enriching panel discussion about the future of female-led startups in the region featuring: AUC Venture Lab Director Ayman Ismail, Standard Chartered Egypt's CEO Mohamed Gad, Dr. Azza El Shinnawy, Co-founder and CEO of PortfolioTECH, Farah Emara, Founder of Fresh Source, and moderated by Village Capital's Senior Program Manager Ahmed Fadl While this is the first cohort in Egypt, Futuremakers by Standard Chartered has been longstanding in other markets including Bahrain, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia , South Africa*, UAE, Uganda and Zambia. To date, the initiative has supported 4,000 women founders across 17 markets Google News تابعونا على تابعونا على تطبيق نبض
Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital launch Futuremakers Women in Tech for Egyptian entrepreneurs
Cairo, Egypt – Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital are thrilled to announce the launch of the inaugural Futuremakers Women in Tech accelerator program in Egypt, part of the Bank's global Futuremakers initiative and funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation. Standard Chartered is collaborating with the American University in Cairo's award-winning startup accelerator AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital to bring to Egypt, for the first time, a three-month global accelerator programme, designed specifically for visionary women entrepreneurs. The groundbreaking initiative aims at fostering female entrepreneurship and innovation in the Egyptian tech-enabled sectors. The programme marks a significant step towards promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the Egyptian technology industry. Speaking at an event marking the inauguration of the programme, Mohammed Gad, CEO and Head of Banking & Coverage, Standard Chartered, Egypt, said: 'Launching Futuremakers Women in Tech in Egypt is a proud and powerful moment for us. We believe women entrepreneurs are catalysts for innovation and inclusive growth. Through this programme, we're opening doors for bold ideas and brighter futures—and we're excited to see Egypt's talent rise and lead.' Over the course of the next three years, Futuremakers Women in Tech Egypt will provide impact-creating, women-led startups with the tools, resources and networks needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving entrepreneurship landscape. Through a series of masterclasses, hands-on mentorship sessions and tailored investment readiness support, participants will have access to an unrivalled world-class acceleration experience while boosting their business survival rate. At the end of the programme, participants will also compete for up to USD 10,000 in equity-free funding, supporting them to grow sustainably and create long-lasting community impact. 'Since 2013, we have been committed to championing Egyptian entrepreneurs and our newest program with Standard Chartered and Village Capital is another testament to that. Our programmes have helped more than 1,000 founders to date and this accelerator will help many other women build their tech-enabled ventures and connect them with investment opportunities,' said Ayman Ismail, Founding Director at AUC Venture Lab and Abdul Latif Jameel Endowed Chair of Entrepreneurship at the American University in Cairo. The launch event featured keynote speeches by Rola Abu Manneh, CEO, MENAP, Standard Chartered and Sherif Kamel, Dean at AUC Onsi Sawiris School of Business as well as an enriching panel discussion about the future of female-led startups in the region featuring: AUC Venture Lab Director Ayman Ismail, Standard Chartered Egypt's CEO Mohamed Gad, Dr. Azza El Shinnawy, Co-founder and CEO of PortfolioTECH, Farah Emara, Founder of Fresh Source, and moderated by Village Capital's Senior Program Manager Ahmed Fadl. While this is the first cohort in Egypt, Futuremakers by Standard Chartered has been longstanding in other markets including Bahrain, Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Saudi Arabiai, South Africa*, UAE, Uganda and Zambia. To date, the initiative has supported 4,000 women founders across 17 markets. *Funding for Futuremakers Women in Tech in Saudi Arabia and South Africa is from Standard Chartered not Standard Chartered Foundation. Further Information Media Contacts Wasim Benkhadra Head of Communications, UAE, ME & Pakistan and Africa Corporate & Investment Banking Communications Lead Standard Chartered Nour Ibrahim Marketing and Communications Manager, AUC Venture Lab About Standard Chartered Foundation The Standard Chartered Foundation (SCF) is a charitable organization that tackles inequality by promoting greater economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people, particularly young women, and people with disabilities. Its programmes focus on employability and entrepreneurship, helping young entrepreneurs and jobseekers access the skills, networks, opportunities, and support they need to achieve economic power and participation. Established in 2019, SCF is a registered charity in England and Wales (charity number 1184946) and is the lead delivery partner for Futuremakers by Standard Chartered, a global youth economic empowerment initiative. About Standard Chartered We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world's most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. For more stories and expert opinions please visit Insights at Follow Standard Chartered on X, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook. About the American University in Cairo and Venture Lab Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a leading English-language, American- accredited institution of higher education and center of the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the Arab world. It is a vital bridge between East and West, linking Egypt and the region to the world through scholarly research, partnerships with academic and research institutions and study abroad programs. The University offers 39 undergraduate, 52 master's and two PhD programs rooted in a liberal arts education that encourages students to think critically and find creative solutions to conflicts and challenges facing both the region and the world. An independent, nonprofit, politically non-partisan, non-sectarian and equal opportunity institution, AUC is fully accredited in Egypt and the United States. AUC Venture Lab (V-Lab) is Egypt's first university-based accelerator and a holder of 10 international awards as the top accelerator in the Middle East and Africa. With a mission to help entrepreneurs launch, grow and scale their innovative startups and provide a learning and research platform for the AUC community to engage with entrepreneurs, V-Lab has supported thousands of founders turn their business solutions into viable, scalable and investment-ready tech startups. Since 2013, V-Lab has graduated 300+ startups from its flagship accelerators which went on to create 12K+ job opportunities and raise more than 5 Billion EGP in funding. V-Lab's portfolio includes: Swvl (the first Egyptian unicorn to list on Nasdaq - tech and mobility), Koinz (F&B), ElGameya (fintech), Rology (health-tech), Dentacarts (e-commerce), Klickit (payments) and Orcas (education). Learn more at About Village Capital Village Capital (VilCap) is reinventing the system to back the entrepreneurs of the future. Known for its groundbreaking approaches to supporting founders who are building solutions to emergent environmental, social, and economic challenges, VilCap unlocks critical social and financial capital for early-stage companies to maximize business and impact growth. Village Capital has operated in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) since 2018, running over 11 accelerator programs. VilCap has supported more than 120 locally-based startups working in sectors such as data tech, financial health, green tech, and health equity. Learn more at and follow @villagecapital.
Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Domo Named to the Women Tech Council Shatter List for 8th Consecutive Year
SILICON SLOPES, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025-- AI and data products company Domo (Nasdaq: DOMO) announced today that the Women Tech Council (WTC), a national organization focused on increasing the number of women in technology, named Domo on its Shatter List for the eighth year in a row. 'No single company has arrived at the finish line for promoting and engaging women in tech, but many are making important and impactful efforts that are creating progress throughout the economic pipeline,' said Cydni Tetro, WTC president. 'Recognizing this progress and elevating the best practices spurring it drives momentum and accelerates the path to change for the entire tech community.' The WTC Shatter List spotlights companies that are taking measurable action to ensure women continue advancing—leading teams, shaping innovation, and building the future of the tech industry. Domo continued to stand out in what WTC identifies as a company's commitment to key areas including executive engagement, company programming, and community investment. Domo is committed to building and maintaining a culture that allows women to succeed and achieve upward mobility. This includes being a proud participant in the ParityPledge, which creates greater advancements and opportunities for women and people of color. Domo also invests in its employee resource group, Women at Domo, which gives women in the organization a chance to network, mentor, support, and advocate for each other. Domo has been recognized for its unique benefits to help support working mothers and caregivers, such as a $2,000 maternity wardrobe stipend, $1,000 new baby benefit, and 100% paid leave for a mother's final month of pregnancy. 'It is humbling to once again be named to the Women Tech Council Shatter list this year, showcasing Domo's ongoing commitment to attracting and advancing top talent,' said Madison McCord, CHRO at Domo. 'In addition to our mentoring program, community initiatives, and unique benefits that support our employees and their families, Domo's work to drive innovation in AI and data is fueled by our passionate team, who are dedicated to helping our customers deliver immeasurable impact for business.' To learn more about the Shatter List, visit: To learn more about working at Domo, visit: About the Shatter List The Shatter List was created as part of Women Tech Council's commitment to spotlight and accelerate the impact of companies actively advancing women in tech. This list recognizes organizations building high-performing cultures where women can thrive, contribute, and lead at every level. Companies are evaluated across four key areas proven to create momentum in breaking the glass ceiling: executive engagement, company programming, community investment, and women's representation and advancement. Recognition on the list is based on measurable impact and data-backed outcomes that reflect visible, ongoing efforts to support women in tech roles from entry level to the executive suite. For more information about the Shatter List process please visit About Domo Domo is an AI and Data Products platform that helps companies of all sizes leverage data and AI to drive value in today's data-driven world. Built around our customers' preferred data foundation, powered by our award-winning solution, and enriched with our partner ecosystem, the Domo platform enables users to prepare, visualize, automate, distribute and build end-to-end data products that provide solutions across the entire data journey. From hydrating your data foundation, to building fully embedded applications that can be shared with your employees and customers, to deploying AI models across a variety of providers, Domo gives users the ability to build data products that generate measurable value for the business. For more information, visit You can also follow Domo on LinkedIn, X, and Facebook. Domo is a registered trademark of Domo, Inc. View source version on CONTACT: Cynthia Cowen [email protected] KEYWORD: UTAH UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TECHNOLOGY WOMEN HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SOFTWARE DEI (DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION) DATA ANALYTICS CONSUMER DATA MANAGEMENT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Domo, Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/27/2025 04:05 PM/DISC: 05/27/2025 04:05 PM
Zawya
11-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Standard Chartered and Falak Launch Third ‘Women in Tech' Cohort in Saudi ArabiaMay
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Standard Chartered announced today the launch of the third edition of its 'Women in Tech' accelerator programme in partnership with Falak Investment Hub in Saudi Arabia, reaffirming its commitment to supporting inclusive entrepreneurship and innovation. Applications are now open for women-led and women-founded startups with bold, tech-driven solutions aiming to shape the future of industries. This cohort is part of the global Futuremakers initiative by Standard Chartered, the Bank's flagship effort to promote greater economic inclusion for young people and women through entrepreneurship, employability, and education. The 2025 programme embraces the theme 'Innovate. Lead. Inspire.', celebrating the leadership of Saudi female founders already shaping the technology sector and inviting the next wave to innovate, lead, and inspire. The accelerator is powered locally by Falak Investment Hub, a leading ecosystem enabler and fully-fledged investment firm in Saudi Arabia and backed globally by Standard Chartered. Mazen Bunyan, Chief Executive Officer, Standard Chartered Saudi Arabia, said: 'Through this programme, we continue to support women-led innovation and inclusive growth in the Kingdom. The initiative reflects our belief that empowering diverse talent creates better outcomes for communities and economies alike. We take great pride at Standard Chartered for having launched the Women in Technology programme in the Kingdom alongside our implementing partner, Falak Investment Hub.' Among the standout graduates are startups like Chefaa, which recently raised $5.25M to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia; Afsih, an assistive tech solution that claimed first place in Cohort 2; and AVA and Tarkeez, both of which continue to grow across fintech and productivity tech. These success stories exemplify the programme's commitment to enabling female founders to build globally competitive ventures. Now entering its third cycle, the 2025 Women in Tech Accelerator offers an 8-week journey of masterclasses, mentorship, hands-on advisory, and access to regional investment networks. The top three startups will receive in total USD 45,000 in equity-free grants for this cohort. Applications are open until June 27, 2025, with the programme set to begin in early July. About Falak Investment Hub Falak Investment Hub is a Saudi-based ecosystem enabler that empowers startups, investors, and both public and private sector entities by designing and delivering high-impact entrepreneurial and innovation programmes. Headquartered in Riyadh and founded in 2018 by Adwa AlDakheel, Falak has supported over 180 startups and 40,000+ beneficiaries through tailored growth services, venture funding, angel syndication, and strategic partnerships. With a portfolio market capitalisation exceeding SAR 1.3 billion, Falak plays a pivotal role in scaling bold ideas, connecting capital with innovation, and activating communities that shape the future of the region. About Standard Chartered We are a leading international banking group, with a presence in 53 of the world's most dynamic markets. Our purpose is to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, and our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, here for good. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong stock exchanges. About Women in Tech Saudi Arabia In collaboration with Falak Investments, Standard Chartered Saudi Arabia introduces SC Women In Tech, a pioneering initiative tailored exclusively for women. This groundbreaking programme seeks to empower women not only in workplaces and society but also in the realms of digital startup ventures and innovation. Through this initiative, the Bank pledges to provide vital support and resources to women in the tech sector, thereby bolstering their contributions to the economy.
Zawya
07-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Standard Chartered partners with UAE-based impact platform ‘C3' to accelerate women-led tech startups
United Arab Emirates– Standard Chartered announced today the launch of the seventh cohort of the Futuremakers Women in Tech UAE Accelerator, in partnership with C3 – Companies Creating Change (C3) and Village Capital. The initiative is part of Standard Chartered's global Futuremakers programme, which aims to promote economic inclusion for disadvantaged young people. In the UAE, the accelerator focuses on supporting women-led tech startups through tailored training, catalytic funding, and access to world-class networks. C3 will deliver the programme locally, leveraging its proven expertise in entrepreneur support and ecosystem development. Through the initiative, selected startups will have access to up to 550,000 AED (USD 150,000) in equity-free funding from the Standard Chartered Foundation. Across all participating markets, more than AED 2.2 million (USD 600,000) in catalytic grants will be distributed annually. Founders will also benefit from a bespoke curriculum, expert mentorship, and exposure to regional and global investors. Rola Abu Manneh, Chief Executive Officer, UAE, Middle East and Pakistan, at Standard Chartered, said: 'The Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator reflects our commitment to advancing economic inclusion and empowering women entrepreneurs to thrive. Launching our seventh cohort in the UAE is a testament to our long-standing support for the UAE's entrepreneurial ecosystem, and to helping innovative, women-led businesses access the resources, networks, and funding they need to scale their impact. It also underlines our broader commitment to championing women's empowerment and advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the communities we serve.' With women entrepreneurs continuing to face systemic barriers to scaling their businesses, the three-year initiative is designed to help them overcome those challenges. Through the accelerator, 400 women founders across the wider region will benefit from tailored investment-readiness support, grant funding, and mentorship opportunities that will enable their ventures to grow sustainably and create long-lasting community impact. Kevin Holliday, Managing Director, C3, said: 'We are proud to partner with Standard Chartered once again for the Futuremakers Women in Tech programme, and are excited to welcome Village Capital on board this year. At C3, we're focused on backing purpose-driven founders with the tools and connections they need to scale. This initiative reflects the power of collaboration in creating real opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs across the UAE.' The Standard Chartered Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator builds on the successful global track record of the Women in Tech initiative, which has supported over 4,000 women across 17 markets since inception. Applications for the 2025 cohort are now open. Further information Media contact Khaled Abdulla, CFA® Director, Head of Communications Corporate Affairs, Brand & Marketing United Arab Emirates M: +971 55 655 7553 T: +971 4 508 3155 Simran Randhawa +44 7564 584423
