Standard Chartered Bank Empowers 12 Nigerian Women in Tech with Mentorship and $10,000 Grants
Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre (EDC) of Pan-Atlantic University, has selected 12 promising female entrepreneurs for Cohort 6 of its Futuremakers Women in Technology Incubator Programme.
This initiative is designed to help women use technology to build businesses that create jobs, solve problems, and drive economic growth in Nigeria. The programme, which has been running since 2019, provides business training, expert mentorship, and access to funding opportunities.
Who Are the Beneficiaries?
The 12 selected finalists include:
Spice Social Ltd – Lilian Dike
Testbloq – Eunice Olopade
Bridge Merchant Enterprise – Chinwendu Nweke
Tradetracka – Linda Ekewogu
Plotous Page Ltd – Olapeju Nwanganga
HealthVest – Kemi Olakunle
Dynalimb Technologies – Blessing Aniefiok
FriendnPal – Esther Eruchie
Talktu – Sarah Andino
Hafrikplay – Omobosola Karimat
Pocketfood – Omolara Olarerin
Mimshack Anointed Int. Ltd – Benice Jehwe
These entrepreneurs will undergo a 12-week executive bootcamp that includes hands-on training, one-on-one mentorship, and opportunities to pitch to investors.
How Nigerians Can Benefit
1. Funding Support:
Five finalists will receive up to $10,000 each in equity-free grants to scale their businesses.
2. Business Growth:
Participants get world-class support to improve their tech-driven ideas and make them investor-ready.
3. Job Creation:
As these women grow their businesses, they create more jobs, particularly for other women and youths.
4. Inspiration & Visibility:
The program encourages other women to enter the tech and entrepreneurship space by showcasing real success stories.
“We are committed to long-term empowerment…”
“We are pleased to continue empowering female entrepreneurs in Nigeria through the Futuremakers Women in Tech Incubator… The support the beneficiaries get will go a long way in ensuring the sustainability of their businesses while creating employment for more women and youths in the country.”
— Joke Adu, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Standard Chartered Bank Nigeria
The Future makers Women in Technology programme is more than a grant — it’s a launchpad for ambitious Nigerian women with tech ideas to grow impactful businesses. With mentorship, funding, and global recognition, these women are transforming industries and inspiring a generation.
