The Standard Chartered Foundation Women in Tech UAE Accelerator, run in partnership with C3 – Companies Creating Change, has officially announced the complete lineup for its latest cohort. The program features 12 female founders from 12 different nationalities, all focused on developing scalable businesses in the region.
Quick Facts
- Program: Women in Tech UAE Accelerator
- Partners: Standard Chartered Foundation & C3
- Cohort Size: 12 female-led startups
From PropTech to HealthTech: Meet the Final Six
While the program features 12 founders in total, the final six have now been unveiled, joining the initial group selected for the accelerator. The newly announced startups span several key sectors, including AI, real estate, and digital health.
The latest additions to the cohort are:
- UBQT, founded by Lara Varjabedian, a location-based social networking platform.
- Menara Health (MeNOW Health), founded by Kausar Tahir, a digital health platform for women’s midlife health.
- HAAY.AE, founded by Hoor Alkatheeri, an e-commerce marketplace for Emirati designers.
- Prop-AI, founded by Ranime El Skaff, an artificial intelligence platform for real estate analytics.
- Numi, founded by Leni Andronicos, a financial literacy application designed for children.
- Qanooni AI, founded by Anuscha Iqbal, an AI-powered platform aimed at simplifying legal processes.
About the Standard Chartered Women in Tech Accelerator
The Standard Chartered Women in Tech program is a global initiative aimed at supporting female entrepreneurs and providing them with the resources needed to grow their businesses. The UAE edition, implemented by C3, offers mentorship, training, and networking opportunities tailored to the regional market, helping founders scale their technology-driven ventures.
About C3 – Companies Creating Change
C3 (Companies Creating Change) is a UAE-based social enterprise that empowers entrepreneurs across the Middle East and North Africa. Through accelerator programs, strategic support, and access to a network of experts, C3 helps founders build sustainable and impactful businesses that contribute to the region’s economic development.
Source: C3 – Companies Creating Change
