$10,000 Grants + Incubation for Women-Led Tech Startups Driving Sustainable Impact
Ghana’s women entrepreneurs are pivotal to economic growth—leading 44% of micro-enterprises and 34% of formal SMEs – yet face systemic barriers like limited funding (65%) and digital skills gaps (40%).
To help bridge these gaps, Standard Chartered Ghana, in partnership with Village Capital and implemented by Ashesi University’s Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC), launched the Futuremakers Women in Tech Incubator (FWIT). Now in its 5th year, the program targets women-owned/led tech-enabled businesses solving Ghana’s pressing challenges in agriculture, health, education, and sustainability.
This year’s launch underscores Standard Chartered’s dedication to empowering women entrepreneurs and fostering inclusive economic growth.
Programme Objectives:
- Break Barriers: Provide access to funding, training, and networks.
- Drive Inclusion: Prioritize women with disabilities and underserved communities.
- Scale Impact: Support ventures that blend innovation with social good.
What Selected Founders Receive:
- A 12-week incubation programme focused on business development, leadership, and digital innovation
- Mentorship from seasoned industry experts
- A final pitch and demo day, where the top five businesses will each receive $10,000 in equity-free grants (GHS equivalent)
Since its inception in 2021, the FWIT Incubator has supported 74 women-led ventures, awarding over $210,000 in funding. Past participants have launched impactful solutions in agritech, healthtech, renewable energy, and more proving the value of inclusive innovation.
“We’re not just funding businesses, we’re building a movement of women who redefine industries,”
— Mansa Nettey, CEO, Standard Chartered Bank Ghana.
Applications open soon! Learn more about the programme and explore past cohort success stories here.