15 Women-led Startups Selected for Standard Chartered Women in Tech Cohort 6 Program
Summary
Standard Chartered Kenya, in collaboration with @iBizAfrica-Strathmore University, has announced the shortlisting of fifteen women-led startups for the Women in Tech Program. Joyce Kibe, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand, and Marketing East Africa at Standard Chartered, congratulated the fifteen women-led enterprises for making it through the selection process. It focuses on emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data, while also covering essential business aspects like idea conceptualization, strategy formulation, and marketing, which are crucial for transforming businesses from incubation to sustainable ventures.The 15 enterprises chosen for the 12-week mentorship program at @iBizAfrica, Women in Tech 2023, include: Ecorich Solutions Limited: Provides affordable primary farm fertilizer through an AI-enabled recycling device called WasteBot. Saidiwa (squad) Rides: A hailing app that aims to bridge the gap between unreliable public transportation and expensive digital taxis by introducing a cost-sharing model. Acre-insights: Utilizes drones and satellites to collect data on crop growth, soil moisture, and other indicators to provide farmers with actionable insights.