Completing this form should take around 15 minutes.

We appreciate clear and concise responses, so feel free to keep your answers short but impactful.

To ensure a smooth process, we recommend reviewing the form in detail first, gathering your answers on a Word document, and then filling out the form in one go. Please do not close or leave the form unattended without submitting it to make sure your application is successfully received.

Please have your latest Pitch Deck, Business Model Canvas, and the YouTube/Vimeo link to your Motivation Video ready for upload.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to us at scwomenintech@wegrowwithc3.com.

We look forward to receiving your application. Good luck!

Submission Deadline: Sunday 16th June 2024, 23:59 GST

Applications for the Standard Chartered Women in Tech accelerator 2024 are now closed.

Part 1: Your Startup

Startup Name*

Startup Website*

Describe your startup's business model (i.e. revenue-generating model, products, services, and target clients, etc.) and its contribution to targeted social causes (i.e. mission, activities and target beneficiaries, etc.)*

What stage is your startup at?*

Very Early Stage (e.g. Pre-seed funding, prototype / MVP level, concept testing etc.)

Early Stage (e.g. Seed funds secured, concept validated with clients, etc.)

Growth Stage (e.g. Pre-series A funding, revenue generating, significant traction etc.)

Advanced Stage (e.g. Series A funds secured, close to break even or already profitable, etc.)

Confirm your startup is registered in the United Arab Emirates*

Yes

What is your startup’s trade license type?*

Commercial License

Professional License

Industrial License

Other

What year was your startup registered?*

Specify which sector your startup aligns with*

If other, please specify

Part 2: Team

Founder's First Name*

Founder's Last Name*

Founder's LinkedIn URL*

Co-Founder's First Name

Co-Founder's Last Name

Co-Founder's LinkedIn URL

How many female founders with equity are there in your team?*

How much equity does the female founder(s) collectively have?*

Less than 10%

10 - 30%

30 - 50%

More than 50%

Please provide the percentage of female representation in your team*

Part 3: Product & Traction

As of today, do you have customers?*

No users yet

Yes, we have free trial users

Yes, we have paying users

How many clients/customers/users does your business serve currently?*

Describe who your target customer is*

Do you currently generate revenue with your startup?*

Yes

If yes, please specify*

0 - 100k USD

100 - 500k USD

1 - 10m USD

10m+ USD

Is your startup financially sustainable?*

Yes, the organisation generates enough revenue to cover costs and generate profit

Yes, the organisation generates enough revenue to cover costs, but doesn't generate profit

Yes, the organisation has insufficient revenue-generation to cover costs, however relies on grants to survive

No, the organisation is not financially sustainable, however has sufficient capital to breakeven

No, the organisation is not financially sustainable and struggles to remain operational

Part 4: Impact

Outline the impact of your solution, including its contributions to social and environmental sustainability, by providing clear measurements. Describe the scalability and cost-effectiveness of the solution*

Which UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) does your startup directly contribute to?*

What is the % representation of underserved groups within your startup? (underserved groups defined as socioeconomically disadvantaged e.g. women, people of determination, marginalised ethnicities and communities)*

0-25%

26-50%

51%-75%

76%-100%

Do you have a Theory of Change?*

Yes

Yes, but it needs refinement

No, I’m not sure what this is

Do you have an impact measurement framework?*

Yes

Not yet, I want to learn how

Part 5: Funding & Equity

Have you raised any investment or received any other form of funding yet?*

Yes

What amount of capital funding was received since you launched your startup in USD?

Part 6: Contact Details

First Name*

Last Name*

Email Address*

WhatsApp Number*

Gender*

Nationality*

Country of Residence*

City of Residence*

Your role is*

Paid - Full time

Paid - Part time

Unpaid - Full time

Unpaid - Part time

Job Title*

Part 7: Other

Have you participated in other accelerator programmes?*

Yes

If yes, which one(s)?

If referral or other, please specify

Are there any other outstanding startups you believe should consider applying? Please provide their email addresses, and we will contact them

Part 7: Other

Upload your Pitch Deck as a PDF document (no more than 15 slides)*

Upload your Business Model Canvas as a PDF document*

Share a 1-minute motivation video articulating your startup's business model, its impact mission, and your motivation for applying to the programme. You can record the video on your phone or computer and include a YouTube or Vimeo link*

Please address the following questions:

What problem does your startup's solution solve?
Why do you believe you (and your team) are best suited to address this problem?
What progress has your startup made (traction)?
What draws you to participate in this programme?
What do you expect to gain from participating in the programme?*

Please accept C3 Terms and Conditions (https://wegrowwithc3.com/terms-and-conditions):

I confirm that I have read C3 T&Cs, that I understand them, and that I agree to be bound to them.*