Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC announced the winners of the Cohort 4 Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator programme.
The winners were awarded overall GHC 936,000 in grants.
Details
20 female entrepreneurs participated in the six-month incubation program. After a rigorous session, six businesses emerged as winners and each was awarded one Grant of GHC156,000 promote their activities and fuel innovation in their respective industries.
Program winners
The winning companies are:
In addition to seed funding, businesses will receive portfolio management support over the next 10 weeks and exposure to potential investors looking to support women-owned businesses.
All 20 graduates will join the global SCWIT Alumni Network where they will have access to additional networking events, resources, content and business scaling opportunities.
What They Say
Sharing her thoughts on graduating Cohort 4, Mansa NetteyManaging Director of Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC, commended the winners for their achievements. “We are incredibly proud of the progress and achievements of these innovative young women entrepreneurs who have incorporated technology into their businesses, from agriculture to health to education and more. Although small today, these startups are solving complex social problems, thereby increasing women’s participation.”
Ruka SanusiExecutive Director of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, observed, “The variety of solutions and products these women-led businesses have developed really sets women business owners apart. Their ability to deeply understand different consumer needs, leverage different industries and create customized solutions demonstrates their ability to drive innovation and respond to diverse market demands with creativity and foresight. This is a testament to the incredible value women bring to the business world.”
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