Deadline Date: November 26, 2025
Seedstars has launched the SANAD ElevateHer Program, an accelerator designed specifically to support women-led and gender-inclusive startups in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Sub-Saharan Africa regions.
This program offers capacity-building, investment-readiness training, and mentorship to help female founders strengthen their business models, scale their ventures, and access investor networks. It is powered by Seedstars’ SMART™ Methodology and SIGMA™ Platform to provide a data-driven, practical, and measurable way to grow.
Women entrepreneurs selected for the program can access Seedstars’ global expertise and receive hands-on coaching, tailored workshops, and sector-specific guidance. Through this journey, they gain exposure to investors and ecosystem partners, significantly enhancing their chances of scaling and creating sustainable impact.
Eligible startups are those that are either women-led or strongly gender-inclusive, operating in MENA or Sub-Saharan Africa. They should be at the early or growth stage, ideally with a minimum viable product or some traction, and must have annual revenues below USD 1 million.
The program targets ventures that are not only financially viable but also socially impactful, empowering founders to build gender-focused KPIs and sustainable business strategies. The initiative is part of a broader effort by the SANAD Fund for MSME to address the gender finance gap in underfunded markets.
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The launch of this program comes at a critical time, as women-led businesses in these regions continue to face significant funding disparities. By offering targeted support, the SANAD ElevateHer Program aims to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs and drive inclusive economic growth.
For more information, visit Seedstars.
