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Push boundaries, innovate, grow your tech business with innovators’ support Innovate. Lead. Inspire.

Are you ready to take your business to the next level?

Standard Chartered, in collaboration with Village Capital and C3, proudly launches the Seventh edition of the Futuremakers Women in Tech Accelerator in the UAE — a dynamic platform that’s not just supporting women entrepreneurs but transforming the tech landscape.

This isn’t just another accelerator — it’s a launchpad for bold ideas, fearless innovation, and real impact. Designed to fuel sustainable growth and support women building tech-enabled solutions, this initiative creates space for founders to lead with purpose in the UAE’s evolving digital economy. Through this powerful, global program, women founders gain more than just exposure – they gain access to world-class mentorship, expert training, and a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem. And with USD 150,000 in equity-free prize funding up for grabs, the potential to scale women-led businesses and make a mark has never been greater. If you’re a founder looking to scale your business — now is the time. Let’s shape the future of tech, together.

Be innovative, lead and inspire!

What’s in it for you?

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  • Up to USD 150,000 in equity-free funding from Standard Chartered Bank
  • Opportunity to access the global networks of Standard Chartered and C3
  • Tailored workshops designed to help you scale with confidence
  • Expert support across key areas – from business strategy to impactful governance

What are the selection criteria?

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  • Have a gender-diverse team with at least one female co-founder
  • Have an early-stage startup operational for one year with at least a Minimum Viable Product (Seed-stage and pre-series A startups)
  • Demonstrate that the solution is innovative and scalable
  • Demonstrate the technology’s sustainable impact (environmental, social or economic)
  • Be registered and operating in the UAE and be available for the duration of programme activities and events (taking place both in-person and online)

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