MISSION POSSIBLE: Empower 25 Million Female Future-Shapers
We empower girls to become leaders, technology innovators and real-world problem solvers around the world.
girls registered in 2024
countries represented by students and volunteers in 2024
tech-based solutions submitted in 2024
The world is missing out on powerful ideas by excluding half of the population from the rooms where ideas are shared and decisions are made.
Through AI and tech entrepreneurship education, Technovation aims to empower 25 million girls and young women.
Together we can equip the next generation of girls with the skills they need to solve real-world problems and shape the future.
of Technovation Girls demonstrate a basic understanding of programming
of Technovation Girls Alumnae go on to pursue a STEM degree
of Technovation Girls Alumnae are working in STEM-related fields
What do girls do in this program?
Girls ages 8 – 18 work with Mentors to develop technology-based solutions & businesses to address the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs using the following actions:
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Identify a problem in their local or global community
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Design a mobile or web app to address a community problem
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Code the app
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Create a business idea around the app
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Record a pitch video and technical video to showcase their ideas
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Submit their project to Technovation's global competition
Student’s projects include:
- Project Name & 100 word description
- Pitch Video and Technical Video
- User Adoption Plan (Junior teams only) or Business Plan (Senior teams only)
- Technovation Learning Journey
- Mobile App
Program Implementation Model
Recruitment
Recruit students to participate on your team. See if a colleague or friend will serve as a co-Mentor with you.
Planning
Connect with your team and, review the resources available to you to plan your first meeting and understand the curriculum activities.
Mentorship
You will support your team as they work through our 12-unit curriculum that teaches coding, entrepreneurship & teamwork
Submission
Girls submit a pitch, tech demo, and business plan for a mobile or web app addressing a community problem.
Competition
Judges from around the world provide feedback on team projects, both virtually and in person at local pitch events.
Celebration
Regional and Global winners receive awards, and all participants are invited to a virtual celebration. Students are invited to be part of our Alumnae community.
Technovation Girls Timeline 2024-2025
Learn more about our divisions
Hover over each card to learn a unique fact about one of our divisions
Beginner
At least one mentor must be a parent and and this division has their own separate curriculum
Junior
This division has their own curriculum and teams submit a User Adoption Plan
Senior
This division has their own curriculum and teams submit a Business Plan
Program Roles
Ambassadors
Chapter & Club Ambassadors
Volunteer leaders (Organizations or individuals) in local communities who run the program and provide Mentor support.
Student Ambassadors
Previous Technovation students who support the program through recruitment and engagement activities in their community.
Student Support
Mentors
Professionals, teachers, parents or university students that support teams throughout the season.
Coaches
Topic specialists that support the teams through a 1 time meeting.
Judges
Volunteers that provide feedback and scores on team's final submissions.
Technovation Staff Support for Volunteers
The Volunteer Engagement Team works to support volunteers of the Technovation Girls program, namely mentors, club ambassadors, coaches, and judges.
Meet our team!
Want to connect? Find us on Slack or at [email protected]
I still have a question
You can always reach out to Technovation’s Volunteer Engagement Team on Slack or at [email protected].
