A flagship initiative by Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC (SCB Ghana) and executed by Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) to empower women-led tech businesses through training, mentorship, and funding. The program over the next 3 years will support overlooked and systemically under-resourced women to overcome financial, social, and cultural barriers, enabling them to grow their businesses and deliver meaningful impact for their communities.

The program is executed by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC)—an institute of Ashesi University—and sponsored by Standard Chartered Women in Tech (SC WIT).

After a pitch, Five (5) finalists will each receive a grant of $10,000 (GHS equivalent) to scale their ventures. This has been reduced from six in previous cohorts to increase individual grant amounts.

Ghanaian women who:

• Run a Ghana-based businesses or have at least 50% ownership stake in the businesss
• Less than $100,000 in annual revenue.
• One woman founder aged 18–35.
• Tech-based or tech-enabled businesses. Less than 10 employees that are profit-making and tackle a specific, social, economic or environmental issue aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
• Own ≥50% of a registered business operational for 12+ months
• Leverage technology/innovation in their product/service
• Demonstrate social, economic, or environmental impact (aligned with SDGs)
• Commit to full participation in the incubation process

Yes. Preference is given to:

• Women living with disabilities
• Founders from underserved regions (Upper East, Upper West, Northeast, Savannah, Central)

• Business development: Mini MBA programme by GCIC, masterclasses
• Mentorship: 1:1 advisory with portfolio managers
• Networking: Access to industry leaders and alumni
• Funding: Grant of $10,000 in its cedi equivalent to the top 5 finalists
• Support services: Legal, accounting, financial planning, and tech deployment guidance

A rigorous incubation period culminating in a pitch and demo day (exact timeline to be confirmed upon selection).

Visit http://scwomenintechgh.com/apply from 28th April 2025.

Applications are open for a limited period—apply early to avoid missing out.

No, the program is fully free to apply and participate.

28^th April Call for applications

10^th May Online Information session

9^th – 18^th June In person Pitch

23^rd  Jun – 4th July Due Diligence

15^th July Induction

July to Sept Masterclasses and Portfolio Management  

September Demo Day / Pitch

Since 2020:

• 74 women-led businessesgraduated
• 21 venturesreceived $10,000 grants each sharon cross check this with Michael
• Sectors supported: Agri-tech, health, education, renewable energy, fashion, and other sustainability

By providing access to finance, capacity-building, and a supportive ecosystem for women in tech.

We’ve intentionally narrowed our cohort size to provide more focused, high-impact support. By working with a select group of innovators, we can deliver personalized mentorship, tailored resources, and deeper strategic guidance—ensuring each venture achieves transformative growth.

• Intensive, one-on-one support from mentors and industry experts.
• Customized growth strategies aligned with each venture’s unique needs.
• Greater access to funding networks and ecosystem partners.

Our refined model prioritizes quality over quantity, with:

• Enhanced financial and technical support for selected ventures.
• Dedicated progress tracking to measure and amplify impact.
• Longer-term growth opportunities beyond the program cycle.
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This shift reflects our commitment to data-driven, sustainable impact. By concentrating resources on top innovators, we accelerate ventures that will shape Ghana’s tech ecosystem and address critical challenges.

Our cohort size is adaptable based on insights and outcomes. We’ll continue refining our model to maximize both participant success and ecosystem-wide influence.

• Highlight your venture’s scalability, innovation, and social impact.
• Demonstrate readiness to leverage mentorship and strategic resources.
• Align your goals with our focus on sustainable, measurable growth.

• Asiedua Addae, Head of Corporate Affairs, SC Ghana
  Email:  Addae@sc.com
• Sharon Torsu, Marketing Executive, GCIC

Email: storsu@ashesi.edu.gh

• Visit: http://scwomenintechgh.com/apply , https://ghanacic.ashesi.edu.gh , https://www.sc.com/en/news/women-in-tech 

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