Standard Chartered Foundation Awards $50,000 to Women Entrepreneurs
The Standard Chartered Foundation announced the winners of its Women in Tech Accelerator in Nigeria, awarding five finalists a total of $50,000 in grant funding. This initiative, in partnership with Village Capital and the Enterprise Development Centre at Pan-Atlantic University, featured 11 ventures competing for the prize.
The winners, each receiving $10,000, include Jennifer Esiaba, Founder/CEO of Mariam Grey Pharmacy, which offers AI-powered telepharmacy services, and Christine Imoukhuede, Founder/CEO of Ahavaplan, an AI-powered CRM platform for event planners. Joke Adu, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Nigeria, emphasized the importance of empowering women entrepreneurs for economic growth.
Nneka Okekearu, Director of the Enterprise Development Centre, highlighted the program's impact on women's businesses, technology use, and confidence. The winning ventures span sectors such as healthcare, event management, accessibility technology, trade, and digital education.
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