Women in Tech Accelerator Launched in UAE by Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital
Standard Chartered Foundation and Village Capital have launched the 2026 Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE, providing investment readiness and funding to women-led tech startups. This initiative strengthens the local startup ecosystem by supporting underrepresented founders.
The Standard Chartered Foundation, in collaboration with Village Capital and C3, has initiated the eighth edition of its Women in Tech Accelerator program in the UAE. This program offers investment readiness training, catalytic funding, and access to global networks for women-led tech-enabled startups.
The accelerator aims to address the funding gap and support the growth of women entrepreneurs in the region's technology sector. It underscores a commitment to fostering diversity and innovation within the UAE's burgeoning startup ecosystem.