SANAD Fund for MSME (Advisory & Capacity Building arm) in partnership with SeedstarsOther

SANAD ElevateHer Program

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Other

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa, Asia

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

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

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.

SANAD Fund for MSME (Advisory & Capacity Building arm) in partnership with SeedstarsOther

SANAD ElevateHer Program

This one has closed

Archived

Opportunity type

Other

Funding

Fully Funded

Location

Africa, Asia

Deadline

Archived

About this opportunity

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

Who can apply

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

LOT finds and checks opportunities from public sources. Always confirm details on the organiser’s own page before applying.