The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Incubator Kenya is a program designed to support women-led tech startups in Kenya. It offers a 12-week program that includes immersive learning, mentorship and coaching, access to seed funding, and networking opportunities.
Here are the key benefits of the program:
- In-depth evaluation and customized learning: The program starts with an evaluation of your company’s current state, and then tailors the curriculum to meet your specific needs.
- Mentorship and coaching: You will have access to experienced mentors and coaches who can provide guidance and support throughout the program.
- Seed funding: The top 7 startups will have the opportunity to compete for $10,000 in seed funding.
- Networking opportunities: You will be able to connect with other entrepreneurs, investors, and potential partners.
- Alumni network: You will gain access to a supportive network of women in tech after completing the program.
- Post-incubation support: The top five finalists will receive additional support from Standard Chartered and iBizAfrica to help them go to market and scale their businesses.
Eligibility criteria:
- The business must be based in Kenya and address the needs of the Kenyan market.
- The company must be tech-enabled or leverage emerging technologies.
- The company must be founded or co-founded by a woman with an equal or majority stake.
- The founder or co-founder must be over 18 years old and Kenyan.
- The business model must be sustainable and aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- The business must be between 3 months and 2 years old.
- The business should be seeking support for proof of concept, customer acquisition, product development, and business model development.
- The business can be pre-revenue with early traction (users) or post-revenue with a new business model.
Overall, this program is a great opportunity for women-led tech startups in Kenya to gain the skills, resources, and network they need to grow their