The Standard Chartered Women in Tech Incubator (SCWIT), an initiative by Standard Chartered Bank, has invested $60,000 in six startups from its 2024 incubator program. These companies span sectors including healthcare, agriculture, legal services, and waste management.
Implemented by the Ghana Climate Innovation Centre, the program provides business development and financial support to women-led or owned businesses using technology. After nine months of training, six standout companies each received a $10,000 grant to scale their ventures.
Meet the “Big Six”
Poka Technology is a femtech company empowering women with the knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their bodies by improving access to affordable and high-quality healthcare.
Zuputo, a legaltech company is making legal services accessible and affordable by streamlining contract processes, facilitating business incorporation and connecting businesses with legal experts.
DrDoGood, a healthtech startup is reshaping the dynamics of primary healthcare access and delivery by simplifying interactions between patients and healthcare providers via its app.
Appcyclers is an e-waste management startup using data analysis, education and technology to solve the problem of improper disposal of e-waste by providing upcycling solutions.
FreshLine Post Harvest Solutions helps smallholder farmers reduce post harvest losses by offering mobile solar-powered solutions to preserve and process fruits and vegetables.
Even Sparrows : Even Sparrows is an agribusiness that produces, aggregates and retails vegetables.
