SANAD ElevateHer Program

The program accelerates women-led startups and scaleups in MENA and Sub-Saharan Africa, helping them unlock financial access, strengthen investment readiness, and scale impact-driven businesses. Key features:

• Tailored capacity building & mentorship — workshops, one-on-one guidance, and sector-specific expertise
• Investor & partner access — curated network of 500+ investors, financial institutions, and ecosystem partners
• Access to SIGMA™ platform — Seedstars’ proprietary tool for tracking growth and testing business models
• Impact measurement & gender-lens integration — training to design inclusive products and integrate gender KPIs
• Visibility & storytelling opportunities — media showcases and case studies through Seedstars channels
• Regional & global exposure — pitch opportunities at regional competitions and networking events

• Women-led startups or startups with a strong gender lens (ownership, leadership, employment, or customer base)
• Stage: Early to growth stage (minimum prototype/MVP; traction/revenue a plus)
• Annual revenue ≤ $1M USD
• For-profit, tech-enabled business models (traditional businesses with a digital edge are eligible)
• Must demonstrate impact-driven solutions in finance, agriculture/food systems, climate/sustainability, or adjacent sectors