Women Building in Tech — This Is Your Opportunity
Applications are closing soon for the next cohort of the Women in Tech Accelerator, led by Standard Chartered Foundation in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre.
The programme is part of Standard Chartered’s broader effort to tackle inequality and expand economic inclusion by backing women-led businesses with real potential to grow.
Somewhere in Nigeria right now, a woman is building something that works. Not theory, not hype, but something real. It might be a platform helping farmers reduce losses, a tool making healthcare more accessible, or a solution bringing everyday businesses into the digital economy.
Last year, twelve bold women leading various tech enabled businesses said yes to the Women in Tech Accelerator. Within months, they had collectively reached over 16,000 customers, created more than 430 jobs, and generated $2.7 million in revenue.
These women were building in the same environment. They faced the same constraints many entrepreneurs in Nigeria know well such as limited capital, limited networks, and limited time. Yet they scaled. The difference was simple: they applied.
The deadline is May 8, 2026. If you are a woman running a tech-enabled business in Nigeria, this is your window.
Apply at reg.smetoolkit.africa/witi7, before it closes
As past results have shown, empowering women entrepreneurs is not just about access,it is about outcomes. When women are given the right tools, funding, and networks, they do not just participate in the economy, they drive it. The results from the last cohort make that clear.
The accelerator is a 12-week, hands-on programme designed to help women founders move from traction to scale. It combines equity-free funding with practical training in strategy, operations, and growth, alongside mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and access to a network that can unlock partnerships and investment.
