The programme is a business incubator specifically designed to provide business support for women-led or women-owned businesses that leverage technology as part of the bank's commitment to creating opportunities for female entrepreneurs.
Speaking at the induction,
"The first one will be to stay focused and stay true to your purpose. When the going gets tough, just remember why you set up in the first place. I will also encourage you to persevere because it is not going to be easy. Another key principle is to be disciplined, self-discipline is the difference between those who are successful and those who are not. You need the discipline to do ordinary things for an extraordinarily long period," she encouraged the participants.
The entrepreneurs will be taken through a nine-month-long incubation programme that comprises business advisory and financial interventions, including a highly acclaimed high-value Mini MBA programme managed by
At the end of the programme, the entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to pitch for and secure financial grants to scale up their business.
Asiedua Addae, Head, Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at
The new Cohort had the privilege of hearing the experience of
The Standard Chartered Women in Technology Programme is currently running in eight markets including
Ghana Climate Innovation Centre (GCIC) is a pioneering business incubator with a unique focus on developing sustainable enterprises and climate-responsive SME ventures and entrepreneurs in
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