for Women in Tech
3rd Cohort of Women in Tech
Empowering the bold women building tomorrow’s tech
An 8-week accelerator designed to support Saudi-based, women-led, tech-enabled startups.
Access mentorship, growth-stage training, investor exposure, and global visibility; all equity-free.
3rd Cohort of Women in Tech
Empowering the bold women building tomorrow’s tech
An 8-week accelerator designed to support Saudi-based, women-led, tech-enabled startups. Access mentorship, growth-stage training, investor exposure, and global visibility; all equity-free.
About Futuremakers Women in Tech
About Futuremakers Women in Tech
About Futuremakers Women in Tech
Futuremakers Women in Tech Saudi Arabia is an accelerator initiative by Standard Chartered Bank in collaboration with Falak Investment Hub, dedicated to empowering women-led startups across the Kingdom. The program provides an intensive 8-week journey aimed at advancing tech-focused ventures, offering participants access to strategic mentorship, workshops, and essential resources to drive both economic and social development.
Futuremakers Women in Tech Saudi Arabia is an accelerator initiative by Standard Chartered Bank in collaboration with Falak Investment Hub, dedicated to empowering women-led startups across the Kingdom. The program provides an intensive 8-week journey aimed at advancing tech-focused ventures, offering participants access to strategic mentorship, workshops, and essential resources to drive both economic and social development.
Futuremakers Women in Tech Saudi Arabia is an accelerator initiative by Standard Chartered Bank in collaboration with Falak Investment Hub, dedicated to empowering women-led startups across the Kingdom. The program provides an intensive 8-week journey aimed at advancing tech-focused ventures, offering participants access to strategic mentorship, workshops, and essential resources to drive both economic and social development.
Program Benefits
What You’ll Gain
Mentorship that matters
One-on-one mentorship from industry experts and startup advisors to support your growth across product, market, and fundraising.
Mentorship that matters
One-on-one mentorship from industry experts and startup advisors to support your growth across product, market, and fundraising.
Mentorship that matters
Innovate solutions for leak detection, energy efficiency, and smart networks to optimize water desalination, while also focusing on harvesting technologies for water runoff and agricultural fog.
Structured Journey
A focused 8-week program built around startup foundations, product refinement, market access, and investor readiness.
Structured Journey
A focused 8-week program built around startup foundations, product refinement, market access, and investor readiness.
Structured Journey
A focused 8-week program built around startup foundations, product refinement, market access, and investor readiness.
Workspace & Community Access
Free access to Falak Spaces in Riyadh throughout the program, alongside networking and community events.
Workspace & Community Access
Free access to Falak Spaces in Riyadh throughout the program, alongside networking and community events.
Workspace & Community Access
Free access to Falak Spaces in Riyadh throughout the program, alongside networking and community events.
$1M Worth of Founder Perks
Exclusive access to over USD 1 million in startup discounts and digital tools — tailored for early-stage founders building real solutions.
$1M Worth of Founder Perks
Exclusive access to over USD 1 million in startup discounts and digital tools — tailored for early-stage founders building real solutions.
$1M Worth of Founder Perks
Exclusive access to over USD 1 million in startup discounts and digital tools — tailored for early-stage founders building real solutions.
Exposure to Active Investors
Pitch your startup at Demo Day and meet with leading VCs, angels, and enablers through Falak Angels and our wider investor network.
Exposure to Active Investors
Pitch your startup at Demo Day and meet with leading VCs, angels, and enablers through Falak Angels and our wider investor network.
Exposure to Active Investors
Pitch your startup at Demo Day and meet with leading VCs, angels, and enablers through Falak Angels and our wider investor network.
USD 45,000 in Equity-Free Grants
Top three selected startups will receive a total of USD 45,000 in equity-free financial grants to accelerate their growth.
USD 45,000 in Equity-Free Grants
Top three selected startups will receive a total of USD 45,000 in equity-free financial grants to accelerate their growth.
USD 45,000 in Equity-Free Grants
Top three selected startups will receive a total of USD 45,000 in equity-free financial grants to accelerate their growth.
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Women in Tech Journey
Women in Tech Journey
April 27, 2025
Applications Open
June 27, 2025
Applications Close
June 28th, 2025
Selection of Startups
July - September 2025
Accelerator Phase
September 28th, 2025
Demo Day
April 27, 2025
Applications Open
June 27, 2025
Applications Close
June 28th, 2025
Selection
June 28th, 2025
Selection
July - September 2025
Accelerator Phase
July - September 2025
Accelerator Phase
September 28th, 2025
Demo Day
September 28th, 2025
Demo Day
April 27, 2025
Applications Open
April 27, 2025
Applications Open
June 27, 2025
Applications Close
June 27, 2025
Applications Close
June 28th, 2025
Selection
June 28th, 2025
Selection
July - September 2025
Accelerator Phase
July - September 2025
Accelerator Phase
September 28th, 2025
Demo Day
September 28th, 2025
Demo Day
Eligibility Criteria
We welcome startups from all sectors, including fintech, healthtech, edtech, sustainability, and more.
You’re a fit for the program if
Female-Led Startups
You are a female founder or hold a leading co-founder role
Female-Led Startups
You are a female founder or hold a leading co-founder role
Female-Led Startups
You are a female founder or hold a leading co-founder role
Post-MVP Product
Your startup has launched a working MVP; beyond the idea stage.
Post-MVP Product
Your startup has launched a working MVP; beyond the idea stage.
Post-MVP Product
Exclusive meetings with industry experts to mentor you & develop your ideas.
Technology-Enabled
The product or service is powered by technology as a core part of its delivery.
Technology-Enabled
The product or service is powered by technology as a core part of its delivery.
Technology-Enabled
The product or service is powered by technology as a core part of its delivery.
Operating in Saudi
Your startup is based in or actively serving the Saudi Arabian market or to expand into its market.
Operating in Saudi
Your startup is based in or actively serving the Saudi Arabian market or to expand into its market.
Operating in Saudi
Your startup is based in or actively serving the Saudi Arabian market or to expand into its market.
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FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
Here, we aim to provide clear and concise answers to the most common inquiries related to Futuremakers Women in Tech
Will the event be taking place online or offline?
Which stage should my startup be?
What is the admission process?
Which sectors are you targeting?
What is the language of the program?
Will the event be taking place online or offline?
Which stage should my startup be?
What is the admission process?
Which sectors are you targeting?
What is the language of the program?
Will the event be taking place online or offline?
Which stage should my startup be?
What is the admission process?
Which sectors are you targeting?
What is the language of the program?