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Saudi Arabia

Women in Tech

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The Standard Chartered 4th Edition continues its commitment to supporting women entrepreneurs across the kingdom.

Through this programme, we aim to:

  • Support women in growing and scaling their businesses
  • Build connections within the entrepreneurial ecosystem
  • Provide access to expert mentorship
  • Unlock funding opportunities for innovative ventures

Together, we continue empowering resilient women entrepreneurs and enabling them to thrive and lead impactful businesses.

Who Can Join?

  • Saudi citizen or resident
  • Businesses aiming to grow
  • Aged between 18 and 35 years old
  • Have at least one-woman founder/co-founder
  • Must be headquartered and operating in Saudi Arabia
  • Tech-based or tech-enabled, and tackle a specific, social, economic, or environmental issue aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Pc, Computer, Electronics

What is in it for you?

  • Equity-free funding up to USD 45,000 from Standard Chartered Bank
  • Opportunity to access the global networks of Standard Chartered
  • Tailored workshops designed to help you scale your business with confidence
  • Expert support across key areas from business strategy to digital innovation

What our past cohorts say:

Our journey with the programme has been truly exceptional. The mentorship and tailored sessions on pitching, sales, and business development have significantly strengthened our approach and accelerated our growth. Following Demo Day, we received strong interest from investors, which reflects the programme’s real impact.
One of the key challenges for female founders is access to networks, and the programme is actively bridging this gap by connecting women entrepreneurs with investors. Investing in female‑led start-ups is not just inclusive, it is a smart, high‑potential decision.

Aseer Alarabi, Founder & CEO, Decorist.Ai

We wouldn’t have reached this stage without the Women in Tech programme. The team created a highly supportive environment where we felt comfortable asking questions and receiving guidance across different areas. The programme also equipped us with the tools and knowledge needed to develop our business, both strategically and in terms of growth. 
Beyond learning, this experience gave us the confidence to make better decisions as entrepreneurs and significantly accelerated our journey towards achieving our goals.

Nourah Al Ghusun, Founder & CEO, Afsih