Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital launch Futuremakers Women in Tech
Updated 5/28/2025 1:21:00 PM
Arab Finance: Standard Chartered, AUC Venture Lab and Village Capital has launched the inaugural Futuremakers Women in Tech accelerator program in Egypt, as per an emailed press release.
The launch comes as part of the bank’s global Futuremakers initiative and funded by the Standard Chartered Foundation.
This collaboration brings a three-month global accelerator program, designed specifically for visionary women entrepreneurs, for the first time in Egypt.
The initiative aims at backing female entrepreneurship and innovation in the Egyptian tech-enabled sectors, marking a significant step towards promoting gender diversity and inclusivity in the Egyptian technology industry.
Speaking at an event marking the inauguration of the program, Mohammed Gad, CEO and Head of Banking & Coverage, Standard Chartered, Egypt, said: “Launching Futuremakers Women in Tech in Egypt is a proud and powerful moment for us.”
“We believe women entrepreneurs are catalysts for innovation and inclusive growth. Through this programme, we’re opening doors for bold ideas and brighter futures—and we’re excited to see Egypt’s talent rise and lead,” Gad added.
Over the course of the next three years, Futuremakers Women in Tech Egypt will provide impact-creating, women-led startups with the tools, resources and networks needed to thrive in the rapidly evolving entrepreneurship landscape.
At the end of the program, participants will also compete for up to $10,000 in equity-free funding, supporting them to grow sustainably and create long-lasting community impact.
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