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  • Who is funding the Women In Tech Incubator Program?

    The Women in Tech Incubation Program is proudly sponsored by Standard Chartered.

    About Standard Chartered

    We are a leading international banking group, with around 84,000 employees and a 150-year history in some of the world’s most dynamic markets. We bank the people and companies driving investment, trade and the creation of wealth across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Our heritage and values are expressed in our brand promise, Here for good. Standard Chartered PLC is listed on the London and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges as well as the Bombay and National Stock Exchanges in India.

  • Who is implementing the Women In Tech Incubator Program?

    The program is implemented by @iBizAfrica Centre at Strathmore University.

    About @iBizAfrica

    @iBizAfrica is the business incubation centre at Strathmore University which seeks to nurture the development, growth and success of startups. We attain this through building the potential of the youth to develop ICT solutions and businesses that work for the common good in society.

    @iBizAfrica implements the entrepreneurship theme of @iLabAfrica, the research and innovation centre at Strathmore University.

  • Where can I access the Application Form?

    The application form can be accessed here Here

  • Who is eligible to apply?

    The following is the eligibility criteria for the application

    1. Must be based in Kenya
    2. Must be innovation driven, leveraging on technology and new business models.
    3. Must be a female founded business i.e The female founder must have a majority stake in the company.
    4. Business models must have a clear focus on sustainability and alignment to the sustainable development goals.
    5. Must have been operational for more than 3 months.
    6. Seeking support for proof of concept, customer, product and business model development.
    7. Pre-revenue with early traction (users). Post revenue is an added advantage.
  • When is the application deadline?

    The application deadline is 9th May 2022

  • What are the benefits of applying to the Women In Tech incubation programme?

    The program has the following benefits for you:

    1. Opportunity to acquire seed financing of 10,000 USD for high potential businesses ONLY
    2. 12 weeks of an immersive learning experience
    3. Access to a leading network of experts across a vast array of sectors
    4. Access to B2B matching opportunities
    5. Personalized mentorship and coaching sessions to address your unique business needs
    6. Opportunity to join a supportive Women in Tech Alumni Network

  • How long is the incubation period?

    The incubation period is 12 weeks.

  • When does the program begin?

    The program is starting on 27th June 2022.

  • When does the programme end?

    The program is ending on 9th October 2022.

  • What specialized skill will I learn during the programme?

    1.Prototyping and MVP Development
    2.Investor Preparedness and Deal Structuring
    3.Product Design
    4.Customer Discovery and Validation
    5.Business Modelling
    6.Brand Development
    7.Financial Modelling and Management
    8.Sales and Marketing
    9.Intellectual Property, Legal Processes and Structures

  • What coaching sessions are available?

    Coaching sessions are one to one meetings with inhouse coaches designed to address unique company needs. Tailored sessions include;

    ●Pitching and presentation
    ●Prototyping and MVP Development
    ●Product Design
    ●Brand Development
    ●Financial Modeling and Budgeting
    ●Deal Structuring and Negotiation
    ●Sales and Marketing
    ●Designing customer discovery and validation experiments
    ●Business Modeling
    ●Intellectual Property, Legal processes and structures

  • What is the Women in Tech Alumni Network?

    The Women in Tech Alumni Network is a network of companies who have participated in the Women in Tech Incubation Program.

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