April 21, 2023
by Standard Chartered Bank in partnership with @iBizAfrica-Strathmore University Standard Chartered, in association with Strathmore University’s iBizAfrica Incubation Centre, a 5th Women in Tech incubator program was recently launched. This project emphasizes the need for improved diversity in the tech industry and provides more opportunities for women in Kenya
If you’re interested in applying, please check out our application guidelines and procedures here. https://www.womenintech.co.ke/
At the program launch, Standard Chartered Bank CEO Kariuki Ngari emphasized the importance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as a crucial enabler of economic growth, contributing to 70% of jobs. The program’s theme, “Advancing global trends in women-owned businesses,” aims to support women-led SMEs by prioritizing those that incorporate emerging technologies, sustainability, and digital economy accelerants for sustainable growth. This approach aligns with both emerging global trends and post-pandemic recovery efforts, which signal the need for businesses to adopt these trends for sustained growth. As women-led businesses account for a significant number of SMEs, ensuring their growth and success is crucial to building a strong SME ecosystem, supported by access to capital and capacity building, as the country moves towards economic recovery.
