Standard Chartered Bank Launches The Women In Tech Programme With Over R2.7 Million Funding (www.africa.com)

Through the WomeninTechprogramme,thebankaimstocreateaninclusiveenvironmentwherewomencan thrive,excel,andcontributetothetechindustry.ThebankwillprovideR2.7million(USD150,000)worth of funding to support this initiative.

StandardCharteredalsoannouncedtodaythat ithaspartneredwith WomHub onthisinitiative WomHubisaglobalecosystembuilderthatadvancesgenderequalityandwomeninSTEM,from attraction to ownership and capital.

WiTispartofthebankscommitment tofosteringgenderequalityanddrivinginnovationintherapidlyevolvingtechnologicallandscape.

As one of the leading global banks, Standard Chartered recognises the immense potential of women in this sector and understands the importance of bridging the gender gap.

FivefinalistswillreceiveUSD10,000eachinseedmoney.

StandardCharteredBankisproudtoannouncethelaunchof its Women in Tech (WiT) Incubator Programme in South Africa, aimed at empowering and supportingwomenentrepreneursinthetechnologysector.

Keypoints

• InvestinginthefutureofSouthAfricanwomen
• Cultivatingasupportiveecosystem
• Applyforthe2023StandardCharteredWomeninTechIncubatorProgrammetoday
• FuturemakersbyStandardCharteredBank