The Technology EntrepreneurshipCompetition for Young Women

Since 2009

Technovation has inspired and educated girls and women to solve real-world problems using technology

Technovation Coachteacher, parent, or community

memberleads the program

Technovation Mentorfemale professional

serves as role model and advisor

Technovation Teams Create Mobile App “Startups”

in 3 months working with a coach and mentorthey create apps, write business plans, and pitch to judges

They Find Creative Solutions to Problems in Their Communities

BullyingTeen PregnancyStudent ProductivityCollege Preparedness

+ hundreds more …

Early MarriageEmergency Response

Clean WaterFood Access

70%of girls took further

Computer Science courses after Technovation when they had the opportunity

70%of girls were more interested in entrepreneurship after the

program than before

75%of Mentors said that

Technovation assisted their own professional development

44%of college-age alumnae survey

respondents who already selected a major chose

Computer Sciencebased on preliminary data

• Are you interested in inspiring the next generation of female tech leaders and entrepreneurs?

• Are you excited about mentoring young girls to create mobile apps that address issues in their communities?

• Would you like to be involved with technology training program with persistent impact on career choices of young girls?

Join Technovation Challenge

• Enthusiasm to guide a team of five young girls through the Technovation curriculum

• 2 hours per week for 12 weeks (February through April)

• Work with a co-mentor to reduce time commitment

• Mentor teams virtually or in-person

Mentoring Commitment

Inspire and…

• Lead by example be an active mentor

• Manage team dynamics

• Stay neutral during discussion

• Share your expertise

• Be a role model

• Provide one-on-one interaction

• Encourage and inspire

…have fun!

• Mentor young girls to develop the confidence and skills for choosing STEM careers

• Through Technovation help girls emerge as problem solvers and leaders

• Enhance your mentoring skills and emerge as a role model

• Introduction to Technovation Challenge and brainstorming app ideas

• Market Research • User- Centered Design • Incorporating Feedback • Entrepreneurship • Business Plan • Career Exploration • Creating Engaging PowerPoint

presentations • Project Submission Guidelines • Effective Presentations • Pitch Coaching • Reflection, Wrap-Up and Post-Survey

12 Week CourseIdentify a problem, create an app to solve it, code the app, build a company to launch the app in the

market, and pitch the plan to experts - - all in 12 weeks

Will you join us?technovationchallenge.org