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UAE Women in Tech Accelerator Opens Applications for 8th Edition

The Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital have opened applications for the eighth edition of their Women in Tech Accelerator program in the UAE. This program offers women-led tech startups grant funding, training, and networking opportunities.

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DXB Start·May 11, 2026·1 min read·7 hours ago

Applications are now open for the 8th edition of the Women in Tech Accelerator Program in the UAE, a joint initiative by the Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital. The program supports women-led, tech-enabled startups with a focus on innovation.

Selected startups can receive up to $150,000 in equity-free grant funding, alongside comprehensive training and access to global networks. This accelerator provides critical resources to scale women-founded businesses in the technology sector.

The initiative underscores a continued commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion within the UAE's startup ecosystem, empowering female entrepreneurs with financial and developmental support.

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