Standard Chartered Bank Ghana PLC has announced the winners of its Cohort 4 Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator program.
The winners were awarded a total of GHC 936,000 in grants.
Details
The six-month incubation program featured 20 female entrepreneurs. After a rigorous pitch session where six businesses were adjudged winners and each awarded a GHC156,000 grant to propel their operations and fuel innovation in their respective industries.
Winners of The Programme
The winning companies are as follows:
- Zuputo
- Poka Technology Ltd,
- Even Sparrows Farms
- DrDoGood
- AppCyclers
- FreshLine Post Harvest Solutions
In addition to the seed funding, the businesses will receive portfolio management support over the next 10 weeks and exposure to potential investors who are looking to support women-owned businesses.
All 20 graduates will be joining the global SCWIT alumni network where they will have access to additional networking events, resources, content, and business scaling opportunities.
What They’re Saying
Sharing her thoughts on the graduation of the 4th Cohort, Mansa Nettey, Chief Executive 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, health to education and many others. Though small today, these fledging businesses are solving complex societal problems, thereby lifting participation of women”.
Ruka Sanusi, Executive Director of the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, remarked, “The diversity of solutions and products these women-led businesses have developed truly sets female business owners apart. Their ability to deeply understand the diverse needs of consumers, tap into different industries, and create tailored solutions demonstrates their capacity to drive innovation and meet varied market demands with creativity and foresight. This is testament to the incredible value women bring to the business world.”
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