Standard Chartered, together with Falak Investments, has announced the launch of the third edition of the Women in Technology Acceleration Program for 2025 in Saudi Arabia.
This program is focused on helping women-led startups and offering innovative technology solutions to support their growth.
The program is part of Standard Chartered’s Global Futuremakers initiative, which focuses on entrepreneurship, education, and professional empowerment to help youth and women become more included in the economy.
This year’s program carries the slogan “Innovate. Drive. Inspire.” It celebrates Saudi women entrepreneurs in tech and encourages a new generation of women to innovate and lead.
The eight-week program offers advanced training, one-on-one mentoring, and practical advice and connects participants to regional investment networks.
The top three startups will receive $45,000 in unconditional financial grants.
Success stories from previous versions
In its previous version, the program witnessed the success of startups such as:
Chefaa, a platform for ordering medicines, has raised $5.25 million in funding to expand its services in Saudi Arabia.
Afsih won first place in the second cycle for its innovative solutions in assistive technology.
AVA and Tarkeez continue to expand in the areas of financial technology and productivity technologies.
Registration is now open for tech startups founded or led by women in the Kingdom. The application deadline is June 27, 2025, and the program will begin in July.
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