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DIFC FinTech Hive AccelerateHER

DIFC FinTech Hive AccelerateHER

Supports women builders in financial services across the MEASA region through mentorship and workshops.

Between cyclesDIFC FinTech HiveUnited Arab Emirates
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About

AccelerateHER is DIFC FinTech Hive's annual mentorship and professional development programme for women working in or building businesses within the financial services sector across the MEASA region. The programme was launched in 2019 and has run seven editions as of December 2023, when the 7th edition concluded in partnership with Dubai Islamic Bank. Over its history, AccelerateHER has mentored m…

What this grant funds

Provides mentorship pairings, workshops, and access to the DIFC financial ecosystem for women working in or building businesses within the financial services sector across the MEASA region.

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CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.In-kind assistance
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.innovationhub.difc.ae